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Y776 LFA

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,030 mi
Last recorded153,030 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 LFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 153,030 miles

Central Fuel hose deteriorated Along underbody (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside & offside rear air bag suspension perishing

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside jacking points and end of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 153,030 miles

Central Fuel hose deteriorated Along underbody (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside & offside rear air bag suspension perishing

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside jacking points and end of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 152,819 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower pin/bush showing signs of wear and not sitting central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 152,201 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front to Rear fuel pipe rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear of two ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 149,751 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear of the two ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 146,423 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 146,364 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 139,572 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 139,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,125 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 130,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 117,705 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 101,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,121 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 86,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 73,540 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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Y776 LFA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y776 LFA, 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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Y776 LFA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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