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Y912 RBU

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

168,540 mi
Last recorded168,540 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 RBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 168,540 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 161,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 155,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 152,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 149,098 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 148,498 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 145,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 137,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 125,702 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 121,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 134,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,384 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 92,483 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 87,470 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 87,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y912 RBU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y912 RBU, 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 Y912 RBU registered?

Y912 RBU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y912 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 RBU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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