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Y932 JSH

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 JSH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2011

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f lower thrust arm has slight play at balljoint

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,830 miles

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

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

damage to bonnet

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,544 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 68,653 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 68,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,201 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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Y932 JSH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y932 JSH, 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 Y932 JSH registered?

Y932 JSH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y932 JSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y932 JSH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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