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Y737 NOY

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 NOY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 75,179 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 73,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,878 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 63,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 61,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 51,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,189 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 45,187 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 37,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,761 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 29,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,529 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 166,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,714 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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Y737 NOY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y737 NOY, 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 Y737 NOY registered?

Y737 NOY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y737 NOY safe to buy?

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