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Y901 RSS

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 RSS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,659 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 82,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to front (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

brake pipes covered in grease

oil on min

rear diff slight leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,017 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 RSS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RSS, 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 Y901 RSS registered?

Y901 RSS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y901 RSS safe to buy?

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