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Y813 YBH

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,663 mi
Last recorded116,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 YBH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 112,617 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,032 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 101,787 miles

Advise slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,787 miles

Advise slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 95,845 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 95,841 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,350 miles

nearside reversing light inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,297 miles

slight wear in both front bottom ball joints noted

Pass 26 Jul 2006 62,816 miles

Front 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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Y813 YBH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y813 YBH, 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 Y813 YBH registered?

Y813 YBH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y813 YBH safe to buy?

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