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Y901 OUA

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,833 mi
Last recorded131,833 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 OUA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 131,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 129,108 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 122,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,556 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 79,956 miles

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

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

adv::: both rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Mar 2006 73,060 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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Y901 OUA 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 88.9%.

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 Y901 OUA, 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 Y901 OUA registered?

Y901 OUA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y901 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 OUA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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