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Y853 PCB

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,284 mi
Last recorded138,284 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 PCB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 138,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 132,458 miles

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2013 132,458 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 125,466 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 116,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 105,341 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 105,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 99,909 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,362 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 91,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 56,245 miles

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

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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Y853 PCB is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y853 PCB, 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 Y853 PCB registered?

Y853 PCB is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y853 PCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 PCB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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