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Y737 USL

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

209,007 mi
Last recorded209,007 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 USL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 209,007 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT & TREAD DAMAGED

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED

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

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

O/S/R FLOOR CORRODED

O/S/R OUTER DOOR SILL CORRODED NEAR JACKING POINT

FRONT POSITION LAMPS FLASH INTERMITTANTLY WITHOUT AID - STRONGLY ADVISE RECTIFICATION.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 208,999 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT & TREAD DAMAGED

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED

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

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

O/S/R FLOOR CORRODED

O/S/R OUTER DOOR SILL CORRODED NEAR JACKING POINT

FRONT POSITION LAMPS FLASH INTERMITTANTLY WITHOUT AID - STRONGLY ADVISE RECTIFICATION.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 208,967 miles

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

All 4 tyres worn close to wear bars.

Rear sills corroded at jacking points

Rear suspension air tanks corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 208,948 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

All 4 tyres worn close to wear bars.

Rear sills corroded at jacking points

Rear suspension air tanks corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 198,545 miles

Rear chassis cross member corroded close to sub frame mounts.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 198,482 miles

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

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

Rear chassis cross member corroded close to sub frame mounts.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 177,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 169,762 miles

advise front brake discs rusted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 169,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs rusted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 161,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 161,297 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2008 143,581 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 143,581 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 127,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 106,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 106,028 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 85,218 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 USL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y737 USL, 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 Y737 USL registered?

Y737 USL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y737 USL safe to buy?

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