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Y761 AEC

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

198,710 mi
Last recorded198,710 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 AEC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 198,710 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 192,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 190,550 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 190,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 178,726 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 178,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 168,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack play

Fail 12 Oct 2021 168,417 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back , rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back , rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack play

Pass 7 Oct 2020 163,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 155,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 137,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 130,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 115,260 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 115,260 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,015 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,136 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 88,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 83,468 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 71,045 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 71,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 May 2009 68,458 miles

T P C lamp on dash board possible punture tyres checked on mot no nails found

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 68,458 miles

T P C lamp on dash board possible punture tyres checked on mot no nails found

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,762 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 50,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y761 AEC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y761 AEC, 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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Y761 AEC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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