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Y613 NWL

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY613 NWL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017
Pass 27 Apr 2016

both rear flexy brake hoses perished

offside rear drop link has slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2016

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front wipers worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014

general wear in all front steering joints

Pass 12 Apr 2013

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,391 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 78,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,597 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 68,578 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,746 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 60,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,520 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 48,519 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,390 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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Y613 NWL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y613 NWL, 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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Y613 NWL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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