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Y809 WEN

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,272 mi
Last recorded137,272 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 WEN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 137,272 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 125,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,502 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 123,722 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,815 miles

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two in several places, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 115,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two in several places, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,598 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,644 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 113,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,267 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,234 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 104,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 100,224 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 100,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 92,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 86,394 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,940 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,228 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

offside front wiper blade does not sit fully on outer edge--REC ATTENTION BE SORT

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,022 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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Y809 WEN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y809 WEN, 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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What year was Y809 WEN registered?

Y809 WEN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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