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Y994 SBE

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 SBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 110,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 100,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 89,360 miles

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

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

nearside front shock absorber getting weak

rear axle slight oil leak

rear number plate discoloured

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2008 89,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

nearside front shock absorber getting weak

rear axle slight oil leak

rear number plate discoloured

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2007 79,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate is cracked

rear diff oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,516 miles

front number plate is cracked

rear diff oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2006 68,091 miles

front number plate cracked

rear diff leaking oil

rear number plate discoloured

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2006 68,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

front number plate cracked

rear diff leaking oil

rear number plate discoloured

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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Y994 SBE is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y994 SBE, 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 Y994 SBE registered?

Y994 SBE is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y994 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y994 SBE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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