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Y917 WGK

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,634 mi
Last recorded92,634 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 WGK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,786 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,762 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 73,287 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,287 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

windscreen starting to mark

Fail 8 Dec 2009 65,920 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

windscreen starting to mark

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,485 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 52,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,297 miles

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

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

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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Y917 WGK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y917 WGK, 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 Y917 WGK registered?

Y917 WGK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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