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Y756 YAO

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,534 mi
Last recorded156,534 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 YAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 156,534 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 150,366 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 143,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 137,137 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 137,077 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 129,685 miles

nsr handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 12 May 2006 118,863 miles

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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Y756 YAO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y756 YAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y756 YAO registered?

Y756 YAO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y756 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y756 YAO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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