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Y962 ONY

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

258,920 mi
Last recorded258,920 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 ONY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 258,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to front (2.2.D.2b)

Rear exhaust heat shield

Fail 10 Apr 2017 258,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to front (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 6 Apr 2016 250,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 250,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 244,308 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 236,265 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 236,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 224,871 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 224,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 212,900 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 196,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 181,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 163,375 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 163,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 146,803 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 146,803 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 125,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 125,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 107,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y962 ONY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y962 ONY, 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 Y962 ONY registered?

Y962 ONY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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