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Y724 SJM

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,671 mi
Last recorded187,671 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 SJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 187,671 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses are deteriorated refer to body shop for mopping or replace lamp units (1.7.5a)

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

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

Offside Front WINDOW NOT WORKING

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 187,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BAD OIL LEAK

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

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

Offside Front TYRE SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT ,,235/45/17/97W EXTRA LOAD BUDGET

Offside Front WINDOW NOT WORKING

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 181,315 miles

Headlight beam image poor both headlights

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

bad oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 181,303 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Headlight beam image poor both headlights

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 178,499 miles

Bonnet hard to open

Headlight output poor on both headlight units

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

general oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 170,052 miles

Both headlight output poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under tray damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2013 169,881 miles

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

Bad oil leak

Both headlight output poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil level low

Under tray damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 151,567 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 151,444 miles

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

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

Both front inner wing trims damaged

General oil leak

Offside headlight slight dim suggest try bulb 1st

Pass 15 Mar 2011 133,408 miles

Minor oil leaks

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 116,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 98,994 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 98,907 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside handbrake effort 18kg......Offside effort 235kg

Fail 25 Mar 2008 82,657 miles

NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOWER THAN OFFSIDE

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE FRONT UNDER TRAY DAMAGED AND SENSOR HOLDER

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 82,657 miles

NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOWER THAN OFFSIDE

OFFSIDE FRONT UNDER TRAY DAMAGED AND SENSOR HOLDER

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,435 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGE 4 WHEEL TRACKING NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE EFFORT JUST IN LIMIT

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,785 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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Y724 SJM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y724 SJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y724 SJM registered?

Y724 SJM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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