MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
parts of the bodywork are corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
front brake discs inner faces pitted/scored
slight corrosion to fuel and brake pipes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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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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