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Y693 LEH

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,235 mi
Last recorded161,235 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 LEH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 161,235 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 161,235 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 157,357 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 151,396 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 147,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 141,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 141,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 136,879 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 131,799 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 131,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,630 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 127,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 123,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 120,665 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 110,575 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 110,573 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 106,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 100,113 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 92,861 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 92,836 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 92,831 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,436 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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Y693 LEH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y693 LEH, 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 Y693 LEH registered?

Y693 LEH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y693 LEH safe to buy?

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