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N33 YEL

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,499 mi
Last recorded132,499 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 YEL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 132,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 130,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021

Front Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chips on windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2020 119,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side , self level sensor comes off (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chips on windscreen

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,037 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,390 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 93,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,638 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 72,603 miles

stone chip in nearside of windscreen

Fail 28 May 2012 72,546 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stone chip in nearside of windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,790 miles

screen damage

Pass 28 May 2010 49,345 miles

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

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

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,046 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,564 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 37,510 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N33 YEL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N33 YEL, 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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N33 YEL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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