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Y636 LDV

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,880 mi
Last recorded63,880 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 LDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 63,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 61,492 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,356 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,050 miles

rear air suspension slow to rise to normal hight

Fail 26 Feb 2018 48,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear air suspension slow to rise to normal hight

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,552 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 35,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,066 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,356 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,611 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,497 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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Y636 LDV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y636 LDV, 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 Y636 LDV registered?

Y636 LDV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y636 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y636 LDV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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