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Y703 RBL

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

249,213 mi
Last recorded249,213 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 RBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 249,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 249,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 230,607 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 215,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 200,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 187,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 176,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 168,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 159,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 155,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Curved (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 153,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2016 151,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 147,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 144,558 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front brake backing plate is corrodeed around fixing point .

Pass 27 Mar 2014 144,558 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake backing plate is corrodeed around fixing point .

Pass 16 Mar 2013 139,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 130,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,286 miles

front discs corroaded on inner surfaces pads at 20% worn

rear discs lipped on outer surfaces pads at 65% worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside windscreen has small chips

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 95,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 90,831 miles

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

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

advise a/c system top up and disinfectant/purifier

brake fluid contaminated and requires changing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,016 miles

MINOR MARKS TO ALL WHEELS!!!!!

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,339 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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Y703 RBL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 Y703 RBL, 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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Y703 RBL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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