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Y93 VJC

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,223 mi
Last recorded190,223 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 VJC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 190,223 miles

corrosion nearside outer sill

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 29 May 2014 172,101 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 29 May 2014 172,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 29 May 2013 153,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 132,912 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 120,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 120,215 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 109,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 105,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,307 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 98,307 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 86,354 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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Y93 VJC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel 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 Y93 VJC, 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 Y93 VJC registered?

Y93 VJC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y93 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y93 VJC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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