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Y787 RLH

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,590 mi
Last recorded120,590 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 RLH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 120,590 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 120,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 118,976 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 118,951 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 114,913 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 110,602 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,602 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2008 99,484 miles

HEADLIGHT AIMS UNSYCHRONISED

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK MORE DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE CATCH THAN NORMAL. RECOMMEND RENEWAL.

Fail 9 Aug 2008 99,435 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

HEADLIGHT AIMS UNSYCHRONISED

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK MORE DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE CATCH THAN NORMAL. RECOMMEND RENEWAL.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,684 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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Y787 RLH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y787 RLH, 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 Y787 RLH registered?

Y787 RLH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y787 RLH safe to buy?

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