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Y756 CLJ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

212,700 mi
Last recorded212,700 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 212,700 miles

advise head lights poor paton

Fail 31 Mar 2026 212,700 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

advise head lights poor paton

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 209,403 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 202,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 196,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 187,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 183,544 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 174,478 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 161,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 147,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 134,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 120,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 110,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,839 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 100,839 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,072 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,356 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,226 miles

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

wear on o/s and n/s/r discs

Fail 8 May 2010 83,876 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 83,876 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 73,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,753 miles

nsf tyre has nail in tread

nsr tyre has small cut in tread

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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Y756 CLJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y756 CLJ, 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 Y756 CLJ registered?

Y756 CLJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y756 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y756 CLJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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