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Y811 AFR

2001 BMW 530

Purple Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,731 mi
Last recorded216,731 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 AFR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 216,731 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 207,864 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 194,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 194,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 183,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 170,971 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 170,971 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 161,607 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 152,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 143,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 135,771 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 135,771 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 121,482 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 121,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 116,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 111,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 111,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,942 miles

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

damage to o/s rear outer tyre wall

Pass 30 May 2008 85,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,077 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 63,238 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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Y811 AFR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,926cc diesel 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 Y811 AFR, 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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Y811 AFR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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