MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear all 3 pipes ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear all 3 pipes ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y761 BBA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y761 BBA, 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 Y761 BBA registered?
Y761 BBA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 July 2001.
Is Y761 BBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y761 BBA shows 14 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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