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Y832 YMO

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,995 mi
Last recorded222,995 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 YMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 222,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 220,463 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 8 Jan 2018 214,745 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 214,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 214,724 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back both (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 205,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 205,701 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 193,895 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 186,510 miles

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

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Fail 13 Nov 2014 186,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Pass 3 Dec 2013 173,451 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 165,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 165,461 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 154,841 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge low tread depth

Pass 11 Nov 2010 145,059 miles

engine slightly tappety. oil level ok

tested in wet

Pass 16 Nov 2009 135,589 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Nov 2009 135,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 14 Nov 2008 123,436 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 123,241 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 112,021 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLLBAR LINK

PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLLBAR LINK.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 97,575 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 97,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

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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Y832 YMO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y832 YMO, 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 Y832 YMO registered?

Y832 YMO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y832 YMO safe to buy?

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