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Y698 JCP

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,428 mi
Last recorded148,428 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 JCP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 148,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front n/s o/s anti -roll links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management warning light on at time of test

o/s rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2018 140,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 136,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower fuel pipes showing signs of corrosiobn

engine management warning light on at time of test

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 130,870 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 125,751 miles

brake pipes covered in substance

Fail 25 Jan 2016 125,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 122,744 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 122,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,159 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 118,159 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 114,673 miles

Oil leak

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

traction control light on

Fail 22 Oct 2012 114,673 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

traction control light on

Pass 22 Oct 2011 112,374 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 112,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 110,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers dont park correctly but dont effect the drivers view

Pass 3 Oct 2009 107,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 104,773 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 101,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,058 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 72,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y698 JCP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y698 JCP, 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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Y698 JCP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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