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Y713 PMX

2001 BMW 530

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,773 mi
Last recorded173,773 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 PMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 173,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 166,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 20 Jan 2018 154,462 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,766 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 139,766 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 129,007 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 128,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 118,004 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 118,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,709 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,436 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 69,424 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

play in offside rack end

Pass 21 May 2008 62,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,032 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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Y713 PMX is a 2001 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y713 PMX, 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 Y713 PMX registered?

Y713 PMX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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