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Y958 NGS

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,859 mi
Last recorded209,859 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 NGS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 209,859 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 209,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 200,729 miles

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 4 Oct 2006 192,426 miles

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

osf wheel been fouling shock absorber - front pads low - slight play rear suspension

Fail 4 Oct 2006 192,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW 17%

osf wheel fouling shock absorber- front pads low -slight play rear suspension arms

Pass 19 Aug 2005 174,200 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 174,200 miles

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

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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Y958 NGS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y958 NGS, 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 Y958 NGS registered?

Y958 NGS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y958 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 NGS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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