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Y916 MHC

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,597 mi
Last recorded162,597 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 MHC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 162,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 157,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 150,374 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 145,238 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 137,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 137,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

couldn't fully check n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 129,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 120,121 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 120,121 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 110,258 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 102,680 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 99,859 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 85,405 miles

left right rear suspesion ball joints slight play rear tyers 3-4 mm advisory items

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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Y916 MHC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y916 MHC, 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 Y916 MHC registered?

Y916 MHC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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