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Y814 PVJ

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,834 mi
Last recorded136,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 PVJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 136,834 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)

Fail 30 May 2011 136,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 7 Jun 2010 114,213 miles

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

rear pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,155 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,819 miles

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

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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Y814 PVJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y814 PVJ, 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 Y814 PVJ registered?

Y814 PVJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y814 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y814 PVJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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