MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear tyre 3mm
engine oil leak
slight play in o/s/r lower trailing arm bush
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil leak
slight play in o/s/r lower trailing arm bush
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Y898 MHC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y898 MHC, 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 Y898 MHC registered?
Y898 MHC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2001.
Is Y898 MHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y898 MHC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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