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Y840 LCS

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,774 mi
Last recorded135,774 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 LCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 135,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 131,606 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 131,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 129,688 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front outer sill damage

Offside Front jacking pad missing

auto gear box pipes corroded

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

high level stop lamp inop

replacement brake pipes fitted untidy

stiff operation at rear tail gate

Pass 13 May 2014 115,148 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 115,148 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,372 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 103,372 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 91,456 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,456 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,832 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)

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,012 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under tray missing,lower front bumper damaged,arch liners incomplete

front and rear brake discs scored

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

engine under tray missing,lower front bumper damaged,arch liners incomplete

front and rear brake discs scored

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,771 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)

child seats at osr and nsr not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

nsf fog lamp cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2009 70,771 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

child seats at osr and nsr not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

nsf fog lamp cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,742 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,426 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 41,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y840 LCS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y840 LCS, 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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Y840 LCS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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