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Y803 BKK

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,103 mi
Last recorded136,103 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 BKK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 136,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front headlamps cloudy

front ot rear brake pipes corroded

underbody has service rust

Pass 25 Apr 2019 123,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 123,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 111,839 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 94,989 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 88,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 81,817 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)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,979 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,979 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,251 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,629 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 30,629 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y803 BKK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y803 BKK, 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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Y803 BKK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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