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Y876 HFC

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 HFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2012 97,052 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

EML ON DASH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,107 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 82,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 69,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 69,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

airbag light illuminated

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

has quite a lot of movement in front suspension arms pin/bushs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,172 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 64,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 126,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emgine MIL. lamp on.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 114,001 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 114,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 94,386 miles

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

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

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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Y876 HFC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y876 HFC, 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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Y876 HFC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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