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Y827 KJX

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,109 mi
Last recorded176,109 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 KJX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 176,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 176,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 165,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 160,549 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine has oil leak

n/s bottom underguard insecure

n/s/f wing underguard insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2014 142,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 128,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 110,520 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2012 110,520 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 102,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,824 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,455 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 82,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE; HONEY COMB BACK GROUND ON NUMBER PLATES EMBLEM ON NUMBER PLATES NO MAKERS POST TO PLATES PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS PLAY IN OSR TOP SUSPENSION ARM PLAY IN LOWER OSR BALL JOINT

Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 72,608 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 174,198 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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Y827 KJX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y827 KJX, 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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Y827 KJX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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