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Y747 ERH

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,900 mi
Last recorded158,900 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 ERH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 158,900 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 158,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 153,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 142,139 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 142,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 134,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 129,356 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 118,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 117,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine man light on

Fail 21 Apr 2010 117,803 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine man light on

Pass 21 May 2009 107,767 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 19 May 2008 97,453 miles

N/S & O/S/F Anti-Roll Bar Link Dust Covers Worn Slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2008 97,453 miles

N/S & O/S/F Anti-Roll Bar Link Dust Covers Worn Slightly

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2007 87,470 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 74,100 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake application uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,100 miles

hand brake application uneven

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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Y747 ERH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 113,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y747 ERH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y747 ERH registered?

Y747 ERH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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