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Y802 FAA

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,021 mi
Last recorded115,021 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 FAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 114,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,499 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 85,282 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Please replace front tyres very soon.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,254 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 76,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,896 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,924 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 60,924 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,394 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 58,394 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,032 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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Y802 FAA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y802 FAA, 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 Y802 FAA registered?

Y802 FAA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y802 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y802 FAA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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