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Y78 ULC

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

177,278 mi
Last recorded177,278 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 ULC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 177,278 miles

front disc corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 177,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front disc corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 168,412 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 168,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 154,845 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 154,445 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 136,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front fog lamp glass crack

Fail 26 Sep 2008 136,458 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front fog lamp glass crack

Pass 28 Sep 2007 118,068 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 117,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Sep 2007 117,899 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 96,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 96,221 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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Y78 ULC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 Y78 ULC, 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 Y78 ULC registered?

Y78 ULC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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