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Y818 TGK

2001 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

177,559 mi
Last recorded177,559 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 TGK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 177,559 miles

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welding repairs coated in sealant

Fail 19 Aug 2022

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 173,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 164,059 miles

brake pedal operation slightly spongy

front exhaust sections starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on edges

offside front suspension lower rear arm inner bush slight movement

sill panels starting to rust

Pass 25 Mar 2019 156,198 miles

front exhaust starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,467 miles

front exhaust starting to rust/ front exhaust mounting bracket rusty

nearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside indicator side repeater starting to discolour

outer sill panels starting to rust

Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,438 miles

front exhaust mounting starting to rust

front tyre tread inner edges starting to wear/ rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

nearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,146 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

offside rear suspension top front arm ball joint slight movement

rear of front to rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 25 Mar 2015 119,879 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,967 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

metal brake pipes surface rusting

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,089 miles

check front inner brake pads

front antiroll bar link rod cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges wearing low

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,466 miles

check front inner brake pads

front antiroll bar link rods cover boots starting to split

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,810 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,584 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside rear brake slight noise

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,706 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,543 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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Y818 TGK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y818 TGK, 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 Y818 TGK registered?

Y818 TGK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y818 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y818 TGK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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