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Y871 NWP

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,963 mi
Last recorded160,963 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 NWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 May 2011 160,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 152,085 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 139,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 127,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 113,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 98,714 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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Y871 NWP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y871 NWP, 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 Y871 NWP registered?

Y871 NWP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y871 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 NWP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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