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Y865 TBK

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,294 mi
Last recorded163,294 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 TBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 163,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak from engine

self leveling suspension inactive warning on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2016 157,290 miles

oil leak.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 151,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 147,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 134,717 miles

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL HAS SMALL CRACKS

Pass 3 Jun 2011 131,614 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 131,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 126,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 121,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 118,854 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 112,375 miles

brakes front needs ajust or repair just met the requirements

Pass 8 May 2006 104,430 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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Y865 TBK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y865 TBK, 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 Y865 TBK registered?

Y865 TBK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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