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Y894 AJF

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 AJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 140,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 133,098 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 133,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 123,186 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 114,345 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,347 miles

STRONGLY ADVISED O/S INNER REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY PITTED ADVISED EXHAUST FLEXY PIPES SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 19 Dec 2008 88,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,959 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 69,228 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,065 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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Y894 AJF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y894 AJF, 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 Y894 AJF registered?

Y894 AJF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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