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Y849 YYX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 YYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 158,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Outer sill corroding.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 158,269 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Both ring position lamps not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Outer sill corroding.

Pass 23 Apr 2020 156,578 miles

Central Rear Brake lamp not working.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring potential lower sill corrosion.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 156,577 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake lamp not working.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring potential lower sill corrosion.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 151,175 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 151,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 145,654 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 145,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 136,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2017 136,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2016

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 124,434 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,536 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 126,485 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,187 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,767 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 86,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 82,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,754 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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Y849 YYX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y849 YYX, 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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Y849 YYX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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