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Y752 BCV

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,620 mi
Last recorded216,620 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 BCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 216,620 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 206,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 187,994 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 187,990 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 171,735 miles

Near side rear tyre worn thin on inner edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 158,706 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 158,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y752 BCV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y752 BCV, 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 Y752 BCV registered?

Y752 BCV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y752 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y752 BCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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