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Y826 WEN

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,336 mi
Last recorded66,336 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 WEN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion rear brake pipes

rust edge of front discs inner faces

Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion rear brake pipes

rust edge of front discs inner faces

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,673 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,673 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,874 miles

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

front disc's getting thin

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

most of under body shielded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,008 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,217 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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Y826 WEN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver 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 Y826 WEN, 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 Y826 WEN registered?

Y826 WEN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y826 WEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y826 WEN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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