MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both anti roll bar buses worn and anti roll bar moves (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability both front suspension arms front bush have excessive movement back and forth (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front brake disks on inner edges have corrosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust front pipe corroded and deteriorated but not broken or leaking when tested
lower outer sills have signs of corrosion in places
steering rack has a misting of oil on it
upper and lower plastic covers fitted on vehicle not allowing a full inspection
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs corroded on lips
areas of exhaust system corroded
dampness on fuel filter,though not any leaks at time of test
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge,worn inner and has a shallow damage cut on outer side wall
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and appears close to exposing inner cord there,worn outer edge and 3mm tread depth in areas
offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge areas,worn outer and surface perishing in areas
offside rear tyre perish cracking,and close to devoiding of tread on inner edge
unable to clearly viwsualise all inner brake pads
windscreen wipers leave light lines
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs corroded on lips
areas of exhaust system corroded
dampness on fuel filter,though not any leaks at time of test
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge,worn inner and has a shallow damage cut on outer side wall
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and appears close to exposing inner cord there,worn outer edge and 3mm tread depth in areas
offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge areas,worn outer and surface perishing in areas
offside rear tyre perish cracking,and close to devoiding of tread on inner edge
unable to clearly viwsualise all inner brake pads
windscreen wipers leave light lines
areas of offside rear main line brake pipes corroded,though not to excess at time of test
both front tyres have shoulder wear
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 Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
areas of offside rear main line brake pipes corroded,though not to excess at time of test
both front tyres have shoulder wear
unable to clearly visualise all front and rear brake pads
squeeking noise from rear suspension
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both sides front tyres worn on shoulders
offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder, and 3mm tread depth
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both sides front tyres worn on shoulders
offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder, and 3mm tread depth
dampness in areas of fuel tank,but not any leaks at time of test
front exhaust section bracket weakening by corrosion
rear registration plate deteriorating,but still legible at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust bracket corroded but intact on test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Y83 LBH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 Y83 LBH, 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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Y83 LBH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2001.
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