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Y942 OAM

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,046 mi
Last recorded121,046 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 OAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,046 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded not to excess

Pass 19 May 2011 117,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 112,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 105,959 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 100,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,280 miles

a.n/s/r flexi hose very slightly twisted

a.small chip in screen

a.very slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 12 Jun 2006 85,099 miles

a.n/s/f under cover broken

a.very slight play in n/s/r trunun

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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Y942 OAM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y942 OAM, 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 Y942 OAM registered?

Y942 OAM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y942 OAM safe to buy?

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