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Y96 VDA

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,491 mi
Last recorded143,491 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 VDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 143,491 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2022 121,512 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 115,647 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 115,647 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 115,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,806 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,335 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,208 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 81,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,239 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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Y96 VDA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y96 VDA, 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 Y96 VDA registered?

Y96 VDA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y96 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 VDA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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