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Y843 BFS

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,012 mi
Last recorded134,012 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 BFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,012 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 134,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,539 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 132,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 129,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,785 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,213 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 104,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,227 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,983 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y843 BFS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y843 BFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y843 BFS registered?

Y843 BFS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y843 BFS safe to buy?

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