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Y734 SLH

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,501 mi
Last recorded138,501 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 SLH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 138,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,690 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,440 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,460 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 112,330 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both full length and o\s front inner wing (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner and outer sills to jacking points (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

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

centre brake pipes corroded.

front number plate damaged.

fuel pipes corroded.

n.s.r brake pipe slightly corroded

n.s.r sill corroded.

o.s.f brake pipe slightly corroded.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 104,024 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

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

centre brake pipes corroded.

front number plate damaged.

fuel pipes corroded.

n.s.r brake pipe slightly corroded

n.s.r sill corroded.

o.s.f brake pipe slightly corroded.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,936 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,657 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,824 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,782 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 53,396 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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Y734 SLH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y734 SLH, 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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Y734 SLH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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