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Y847 MJM

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,128 mi
Last recorded182,128 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 MJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 182,128 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers prevent full inspection of some components

parts of the under body are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 174,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers prevent full inspection of some components

parts of the body and underside are corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 166,472 miles

parts of the bodywork are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 166,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable unattached (1.4.1 (a))

parts of the bodywork are corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 158,227 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2020 151,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 144,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers prevent full inspection of some components

exhaust deteriorated

parts of the chassis are corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 137,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

loose heatshield

Pass 29 Jun 2013 132,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 125,994 miles

front brake discs inner faces pitted/scored

slight corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2011 121,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 121,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 121,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 111,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 105,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 98,072 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 97,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 83,947 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,260 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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Y847 MJM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y847 MJM, 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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Y847 MJM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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