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Y729 DHR

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,425 mi
Last recorded83,425 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 DHR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 83,425 miles

Offside park brake lower effort just met requirements 17%

Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,516 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 82,513 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 80,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,729 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 80,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,416 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 80,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,100 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 80,026 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,749 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 79,749 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,068 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 79,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,170 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 58,170 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,678 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,379 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,111 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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Y729 DHR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y729 DHR, 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 Y729 DHR registered?

Y729 DHR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y729 DHR safe to buy?

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