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Y811 YYX

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,387 mi
Last recorded97,387 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 YYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 82,107 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 74,435 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,632 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 53,642 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,280 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 30,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 YYX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

Y811 YYX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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