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Y82 BPC

2001 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,836 mi
Last recorded175,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 BPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 175,836 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2016 175,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 160,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 151,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

engine cover fitted

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2013 151,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

engine cover fitted

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,171 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2012 141,171 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 excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2011 135,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2010 129,437 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 129,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 118,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 118,419 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2008 111,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2008 110,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres getting low

top & bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2007 96,240 miles

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

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

rear discs lipped

steering feels slightly rough

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2006 78,289 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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Y82 BPC 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 61.1%.

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 Y82 BPC, 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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Y82 BPC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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