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Y772 LRX

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,416 mi
Last recorded112,416 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 LRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,416 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 102,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 102,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 102,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 97,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2011 94,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,753 miles

covers fitted top and under vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,487 miles

offside rear suspension lower pin worn

Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,229 miles

Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

offside rear suspension lower pin worn

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,440 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm . both front tyres just above 1.6mm front brake pads low . rear suspension joints worn

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,324 miles

offside rear top swivle joint worn †offside rear antiroll bar link arm worn

Pass 3 Jan 2006 48,648 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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Y772 LRX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y772 LRX, 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 Y772 LRX registered?

Y772 LRX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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