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Y833 HDV

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

223,507 mi
Last recorded223,507 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 HDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 223,507 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 223,498 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock into steering knuckle (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 218,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 218,336 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 218,329 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 208,010 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 208,002 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 198,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 186,776 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 186,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 174,274 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 162,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 162,254 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides sills/underbody (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills/underbody (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills/underbody (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 151,292 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded to flex y hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded to flex y hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2016 151,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 146,513 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front exhaust flexys slightly deteriated

Pass 11 May 2015 146,513 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front exhaust flexys slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 139,285 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wheel arch liner catching tyre

offside headlamp cleaner missing

Pass 10 May 2013 130,824 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 130,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 121,150 miles

exhaust flexi appears in poor condition unable to see a leak

offside mirror glass held in with tape

Pass 4 Oct 2011 115,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 105,044 miles

Both rear tyres approaching 2mm depth markers.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,897 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,799 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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Y833 HDV 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 65.4%.

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 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 Y833 HDV, 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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Y833 HDV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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