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Y758 TBP

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

348,460 mi
Last recorded348,460 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 TBP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 348,460 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 322,882 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 298,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 272,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 251,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 228,819 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 208,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 184,644 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 184,644 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 167,424 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 152,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 138,371 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 123,274 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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Y758 TBP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y758 TBP, 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 Y758 TBP registered?

Y758 TBP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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