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Y811 YOA

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,153 mi
Last recorded165,153 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 YOA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 165,153 miles

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

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

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

Nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2011 164,753 miles

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

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

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

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

Nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 147,771 miles

Both front tyres worn slioghtly on edges

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)

Plastic under trays fitted unable to see all test items

Pass 10 Mar 2009 130,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 116,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 97,869 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 80,120 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 YOA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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