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Y776 OHC

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,863 mi
Last recorded98,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 OHC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,863 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush pin bush through hub assembly has some play when vehicle is lifted (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,205 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill panel damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,563 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,613 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S lower sill damage at front

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,450 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 83,448 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,381 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,214 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 70,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,683 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 61,683 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 56,393 miles

front brake pads low & discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2006 47,636 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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Y776 OHC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y776 OHC, 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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Y776 OHC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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