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Y778 HEO

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,105 mi
Last recorded127,105 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 HEO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 127,105 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 127,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 120,379 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,978 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,976 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,563 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,462 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 51,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,108 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,877 miles

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

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

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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Y778 HEO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y778 HEO, 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 Y778 HEO registered?

Y778 HEO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y778 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y778 HEO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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