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Y639 NMO

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

129,131 mi
Last recorded129,131 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 NMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 129,131 miles

both sills coated in underseal

Pass 10 Dec 2022 128,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 128,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 124,039 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 122,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 122,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 122,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 120,341 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 120,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 120,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 117,065 miles

Central Front No reserve travel on park brake

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,214 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides are rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 110,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Internals insecure....beam too low (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested Red brake warning lamp ON (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All four bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cover missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper MIL lamp ON....engine warning lamp

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides are rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 105,509 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,685 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 97,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 94,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 89,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 27 May 2011 89,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 21 Jun 2010 85,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,773 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads down to 4mm

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,451 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 61,450 miles

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

Rear 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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Y639 NMO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y639 NMO, 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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Y639 NMO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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