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Y791 VDA

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

298,815 mi
Last recorded298,815 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 VDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 298,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 286,188 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2023 282,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 280,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 279,056 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 276,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 276,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 271,939 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 271,937 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 268,144 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 268,142 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 260,962 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

play in rack ends

rear jack points corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 260,960 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

play in rack ends

rear jack points corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 252,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joints (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in rack ends

Fail 27 Apr 2016 252,358 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joints (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in rack ends

Pass 7 May 2015 243,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 6 May 2014 233,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 224,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 213,532 miles

Air bag lamp ON

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 201,586 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 201,338 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 187,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 177,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 165,809 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 165,806 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2007 146,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 124,957 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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Y791 VDA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y791 VDA, 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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Y791 VDA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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