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Y826 GAH

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,151 mi
Last recorded155,151 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 GAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 155,151 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing slightly on stepped edges

Fail 5 Dec 2018 155,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing slightly on stepped edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 147,230 miles

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake discs + pads wearing low

front to rear fuel pipes coprroding

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/r handbrake slightly low effort

wear in both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

wear on front brake discs

Fail 21 Nov 2017 147,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake discs + pads wearing low

front to rear fuel pipes coprroding

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/r handbrake slightly low effort

wear in both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Dec 2016 141,330 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 141,330 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 8 Dec 2015 137,197 miles

slight blow on exhaust flexy section

wear in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2015 137,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17y (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

slight blow on exhaust flexy section

wear in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2014 132,297 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 132,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges, perished/cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2013 128,251 miles

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 28 Nov 2013 128,251 miles

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

offside front fog lamp inop

Fail 18 Nov 2013 128,248 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Winter tyre fitted to nearside rear wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 122,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 117,056 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 117,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 110,425 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 110,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 103,823 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 103,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 96,041 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 96,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,628 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,070 miles

OUTER EDGE OF INNER FACE OF N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS CORROSION STARTING

Pass 24 Nov 2005 61,669 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge.

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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Y826 GAH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y826 GAH, 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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Y826 GAH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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