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Y865 YYX

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,280 mi
Last recorded126,280 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 YYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 126,280 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,061 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017

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

Pass 24 May 2016 111,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 106,506 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 101,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 93,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 85,180 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 74,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 67,020 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 67,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2009 61,391 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)

Pass 22 May 2008 55,379 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 55,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 34,871 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 YYX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

Y865 YYX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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