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Y811 LBH

2001 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,804 mi
Last recorded108,804 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 LBH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 101,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,638 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 84,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,651 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 Feb 2008 69,211 miles

front number plate is cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,654 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 60,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,066 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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Y811 LBH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y811 LBH, 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 Y811 LBH registered?

Y811 LBH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y811 LBH safe to buy?

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