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Y747 YHH

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,461 mi
Last recorded184,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 YHH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 184,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 173,788 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexy joints slightly deteriorated. Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes at fuel tank & rear. Oil leak from engine.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 173,788 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust front pipe flexy joints slightly deteriorated. Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes at fuel tank & rear. Oil leak from engine.

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 163,640 miles

Slight corrosion front brake pipes & brake pipes at fuel tank.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 163,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion front brake pipes & brake pipes at fuel tank.

Fail 8 May 2007 141,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 141,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2006 118,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 118,278 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 YHH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHH, 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 YHH registered?

Y747 YHH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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