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Y787 YJU

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,900 mi
Last recorded113,900 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 YJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 May 2019 113,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 109,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 104,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 100,692 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)

Pass 12 May 2015 95,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 91,196 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 86,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 81,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 71,187 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 58,210 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 30,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 21,782 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 YJU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y787 YJU, 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 Y787 YJU registered?

Y787 YJU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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