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Y833 KDP

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,082 mi
Last recorded156,082 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 KDP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 156,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 156,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 146,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 98,765 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,478 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 85,478 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,955 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn and pitted around inside surface edge

nearside and offside front brake pads getting low and will need attention soon

nearside and offside front tyres both worn slightly on inner edges (may need attention soon)

oil leak from rear axle / differential unit

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,607 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 46,856 miles

wipers smear....

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,186 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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Y833 KDP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y833 KDP, 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 Y833 KDP registered?

Y833 KDP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y833 KDP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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