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Y749 VBK

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 VBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,806 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,644 miles

Oil leak Around engine. ()

Offside Front Brake back-plate is corroded and loose at mounting.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel lines slightly corroded

osf and both rear coils slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in osf lower suspension arm bush

Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,257 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very slight play in o/s/rear a/roll link.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 115,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very slight play in o/s/rear a/roll link.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 111,243 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs slightly pitted and corroded,

Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,796 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs slightly corroded.

slight play in o/s/rear a/roll bar link

Pass 13 Jun 2012 103,429 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres cracking.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 103,429 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres cracking.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,410 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 98,410 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 94,559 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 94,559 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 87,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 82,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,630 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 78,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres near wear limit

Pass 17 Jun 2005 74,008 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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Y749 VBK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y749 VBK, 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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Y749 VBK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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