MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise front tyres wearing to inner edges
advise nail in o/s/r tyre
advise n/s/r tyre wearing low
advise o/s/r light unit cracked
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y973 BCL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 Y973 BCL, 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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How do I check the history of Y973 BCL?
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What year was Y973 BCL registered?
Y973 BCL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2001.
Is Y973 BCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y973 BCL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y973 BCL have outstanding finance?
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