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Y993 STF

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 STF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 136,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear suspention arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 6 Jun 2014 133,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 133,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 132,003 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 132,002 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 130,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 118,558 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 118,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 117,282 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Play in offside front top shock mounting

Fail 19 Jun 2010 117,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in offside front top shock mounting

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,225 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 115,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 102,934 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 102,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 77,427 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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Y993 STF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y993 STF, 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 Y993 STF registered?

Y993 STF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y993 STF safe to buy?

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