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Y785 MJM

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,892 mi
Last recorded144,892 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 MJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 144,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 144,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 139,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

tested wet

Fail 27 Feb 2020 139,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

tested wet

Pass 7 Mar 2019 133,442 miles

Oil leak

Stonechip(s) in windscreen

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads appear to be getting low

Nearside Front Slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Front Slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Rear Slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Fail 7 Mar 2019 133,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads appear to be getting low

Nearside Front Slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Front Slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Rear Slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Oil leak

Stonechip(s) in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,075 miles

Oil leak ()

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

washers weak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where the pipe meets the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes by fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 122,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where the pipe meets the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes by fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,312 miles

both rear tyres very low.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

oil leaks.

rear pads very low.

slight play n/s/r drop link.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 112,897 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 112,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both Rear Flexi Brake Hoses Starting To Deteriorate

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Floor Covers Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Close To Tread Wear Indicators, Deterioratred & Bald On Both Edges

Offside Headlamp Aim At Lower Limit

Oil Leak

Slight Oil Leak From Rear Differental

Slight Play In Both Rear Anti Roll Bar Drop Links

Pass 15 Mar 2014 107,062 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Engine oil leak

Slight movement offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2012 99,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,643 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyre on limit

play in near/side/front and near/side/rear anti roll bar drop link

near/side/front tyre tread low heavily perished and worn on inner edge

off/side/front tyre tread low heavily perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,869 miles

both rear tyre on limit

play in near/side/front and near/side/rear anti roll bar drop link

near/side/front tyre tread low heavily perished and worn on inner edge

off/side/front tyre tread low heavily perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,862 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,654 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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Y785 MJM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y785 MJM, 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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Y785 MJM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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