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Y801 HAR

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,031 mi
Last recorded168,031 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 HAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 168,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 161,199 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 9 Aug 2016 161,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 154,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers not allowing full inspection

undercovers not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2014 148,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 148,928 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 129,848 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 129,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 118,644 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 118,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 113,295 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 113,295 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 105,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 89,015 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 89,010 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,050 miles

Exhaust front bracket is corroded.

Rust started on offside front to rear brake pipe.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,110 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 73,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 60,728 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Both rubber cotton real exhaust mounts broken at front

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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Y801 HAR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y801 HAR, 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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Y801 HAR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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