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Y832 YTP

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,637 mi
Last recorded94,637 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 YTP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 94,335 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (unable to see fully at side of tank)

heavy oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

stability/ traction control light on new failure soon

Fail 14 Jan 2013 87,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

stability/ traction control light on new failure soon

Pass 11 Jan 2012 79,838 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,274 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 73,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,960 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 63,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,080 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,768 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 45,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,680 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 34,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2006 32,562 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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Y832 YTP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y832 YTP, 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 Y832 YTP registered?

Y832 YTP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y832 YTP safe to buy?

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