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Y782 OBL

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,206 mi
Last recorded148,206 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 OBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 148,206 miles

Airbag light on

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 144,670 miles

Airbag light on

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 139,669 miles

Airbag light on

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 139,669 miles

Airbag light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 131,916 miles

discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2008 129,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 121,034 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 114,446 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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Y782 OBL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y782 OBL, 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 Y782 OBL registered?

Y782 OBL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y782 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 OBL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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