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Y849 OBL

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,883 mi
Last recorded150,883 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 OBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 150,883 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault in the system

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 150,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault in the system

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 140,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 140,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 134,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 130,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 122,910 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 108,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 106,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 100,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 100,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 91,362 miles

o/s undertray insecure

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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Y849 OBL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y849 OBL, 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 Y849 OBL registered?

Y849 OBL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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