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Y872 ERH

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,127 mi
Last recorded75,127 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 ERH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,719 miles

Front windscreen washers slightly faulty

brake discs all round corroded and pitted on inside

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 66,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 60,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,211 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 47,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,208 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 31,245 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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Y872 ERH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y872 ERH, 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 Y872 ERH registered?

Y872 ERH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 August 2001.

Is Y872 ERH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 ERH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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