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Y874 UNV

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,549 mi
Last recorded178,549 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 UNV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 178,549 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 155,448 miles

front and rear reg plate faded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 140,382 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Jul 2008 128,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 116,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 107,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front no plate starting to deteriate

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 6 Jun 2006 107,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriate

o/s/f fog lamp broken

small cuts on n/s/f tyre outer side wall

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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Y874 UNV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y874 UNV, 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 Y874 UNV registered?

Y874 UNV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y874 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 UNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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