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Y421 OBH

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,531 mi
Last recorded115,531 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 OBH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,531 miles

Rear tyres getting low

windscreen has scratching on wiper sweep

Pass 20 Dec 2017 108,908 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

windscreen marked across zone b

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 94,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TYRES 1.6MM OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR TYRES 1.6MM INNER EDGES

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TYRES 1.6MM OUTER EDGES

REAR TYRES 1.6MM INNER EDGES

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 91,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 91,239 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,112 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,842 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,100 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 61,993 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 61,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 50,449 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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Y421 OBH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y421 OBH, 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 Y421 OBH registered?

Y421 OBH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y421 OBH safe to buy?

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