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Y764 YAP

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,436 mi
Last recorded176,436 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY764 YAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2022 176,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 168,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 158,748 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 154,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 121,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 114,501 miles

Front to Rear Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 108,329 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 100,925 miles

N/S front bumper insecure

N/S mirror glass getting deteriorated

N/S rear suspension creeking

N/S rear tyre outter sidewall kerb damage

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

O/S headlamp aim at lowest setting

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,747 miles

front tyres low on edges

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

slight cracking on rear axle bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,065 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 45,620 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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Y764 YAP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y764 YAP, 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 Y764 YAP registered?

Y764 YAP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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