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Y963 UAN

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,925 mi
Last recorded149,925 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 UAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2013 149,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 142,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 135,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 129,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear offside brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2009 123,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 119,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 114,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 102,359 miles

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

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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Y963 UAN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y963 UAN, 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 Y963 UAN registered?

Y963 UAN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y963 UAN safe to buy?

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