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Y728 SBJ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,328 mi
Last recorded105,328 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 SBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,596 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel line ()

both rear flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Jul 2018 99,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel line ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,334 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 93,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,811 miles

headlamp beam image poor due to scratched and faded headlamps

nearside rear handbrake poor

Fail 9 Feb 2017 90,811 miles

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

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

headlamp beam image poor due to scratched and faded headlamps

nearside rear handbrake poor

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,874 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,851 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front inner pads worn

slight play in both rear drop links

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm bush

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 73,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 25 Feb 2014 65,209 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,625 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 45,546 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,065 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,107 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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Y728 SBJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y728 SBJ, 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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Y728 SBJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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