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Y996 TBY

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,992 mi
Last recorded105,992 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 TBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,616 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 23 Jan 2012 98,616 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,623 miles

Both fronr brake discs poor condition on insides.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 96,623 miles

Both fronr brake discs poor condition on insides.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 70,338 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,227 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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Y996 TBY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y996 TBY, 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 Y996 TBY registered?

Y996 TBY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y996 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 TBY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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