MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Air bag lamp on
Both rear tyres have small cuts to the inner walls
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Small chips in windscreen zone 'A'
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Air bag lamp on
Both rear tyres have small cuts to the inner walls
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Small chips in windscreen zone 'A'
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front and nearside rear tyrewalls have deep cuts
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are worn down on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Y891 UOJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y891 UOJ, 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 Y891 UOJ registered?
Y891 UOJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 July 2001.
Is Y891 UOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y891 UOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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