CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y634 RUR

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

229,769 mi
Last recorded229,769 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 RUR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 229,769 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 229,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 218,538 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 218,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 209,023 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 208,903 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 198,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 198,895 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 182,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 182,888 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 166,659 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 166,659 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 149,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 129,346 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 111,551 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 111,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 92,993 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y634 RUR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y634 RUR, 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

How do I check the history of Y634 RUR?

You can check the full history of Y634 RUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y634 RUR registered?

Y634 RUR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y634 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y634 RUR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y634 RUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y634 RUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.