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Y904 KDD

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,465 mi
Last recorded173,465 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 KDD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 173,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 156,162 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 156,160 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 140,173 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 121,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 191,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 174,491 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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Y904 KDD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y904 KDD, 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 Y904 KDD registered?

Y904 KDD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y904 KDD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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