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Y794 ONP

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,896 mi
Last recorded140,896 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 ONP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,896 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 140,896 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 136,062 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 136,059 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 135,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 12 Feb 2014 135,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,374 miles

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

n/s front tyre has sidewall damage.

n/s rear tyre has sidewall damage.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 131,374 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has sidewall damage.

n/s rear tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 129,816 miles

Oil leak

electric suspension drop link has slight play in ball joint (offside front)

front number plate cracked

offside front anti roll bar drop link has cover split

Pass 4 Jan 2010 123,189 miles

engine has oil leak

n/s rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2009 105,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 105,999 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,724 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 86,457 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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Y794 ONP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y794 ONP, 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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Y794 ONP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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