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Y83 LBH

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,040 mi
Last recorded184,040 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 LBH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 184,040 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 184,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 183,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 177,812 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 177,724 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 170,545 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 116,170 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2015 161,168 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 154,990 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 150,117 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 150,108 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 141,865 miles

areas of offside rear main line brake pipes corroded,though not to excess at time of test

both front tyres have shoulder wear

Fail 14 May 2012 141,865 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 130,782 miles

squeeking noise from rear suspension

Pass 14 May 2010 120,604 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 120,604 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 113,111 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 104,243 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 92,984 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 83,159 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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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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