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Y82 LEH

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,173 mi
Last recorded130,173 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 LEH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel outer chrome layer cracked can't see if wheel cracked

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2017 123,216 miles

CHILD SEAT BLOCKING TESTING OF ADULT SEAT BELT

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 117,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 111,712 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2014 103,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2013 97,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT IS ON .

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,223 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 78,918 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 78,890 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 74,051 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,206 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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Y82 LEH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y82 LEH, 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 Y82 LEH registered?

Y82 LEH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y82 LEH safe to buy?

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