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Y692 BWN

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,908 mi
Last recorded163,908 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 BWN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 163,908 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 149,566 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 149,556 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 131,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,361 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 125,359 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes corodded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,508 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 118,508 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 123,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 113,932 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 110,539 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,435 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

nearside and offside inner front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 98,736 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,611 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,961 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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Y692 BWN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y692 BWN, 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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Y692 BWN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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