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Y912 WGC

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,617 mi
Last recorded93,617 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 WGC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads lamp on (front cable broken)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear rosejoint has slight play

traction control lamp on

Pass 10 May 2012 74,803 miles

bonnett safty catch sciezed

Fail 3 May 2012 74,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

bonnett safty catch sciezed

Pass 9 May 2011 61,936 miles

nearside rear brake disc outer face pitted

offside front spotlamp missing

traction control & brake pads low warning lamps on

Pass 13 May 2010 51,749 miles

all tyres close to tread limit

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,463 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,529 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

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 WGC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver 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 Y912 WGC, 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 Y912 WGC registered?

Y912 WGC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y912 WGC safe to buy?

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