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Y946 TNC

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,659 mi
Last recorded109,659 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 TNC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 100,710 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 70,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 54,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 50,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,851 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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Y946 TNC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y946 TNC, 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 Y946 TNC registered?

Y946 TNC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y946 TNC safe to buy?

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