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Y939 MGM

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,738 mi
Last recorded143,738 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 MGM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 143,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 134,635 miles

Oil leak

rear treads inner edges wearing

Fail 14 Sep 2013 134,633 miles

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

Oil leak

rear treads inner edges wearing

Pass 27 Oct 2012 120,598 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front brake splash plates insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2012 120,598 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside & nearside front brake splash plates insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2011 101,626 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn x 2

Fail 8 Oct 2011 101,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,594 miles

25% front brake imbalance, nearside slow on increase

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,327 miles

roof dented & offside dented

Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,728 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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Y939 MGM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y939 MGM, 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 Y939 MGM registered?

Y939 MGM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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