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Y853 PBY

2001 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,424 mi
Last recorded158,424 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 PBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 158,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s at inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes cleaned & recoated (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

fuel pipes slightly corroded [cleaned & recoated]

o/s rear tyre worn smooth at inner tread/shoulder [225/55/16 95W]

Fail 9 May 2018 158,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. main beam [reflector array insecure] (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s at inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes cleaned & recoated (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

fuel pipes slightly corroded [cleaned & recoated]

o/s rear tyre worn smooth at inner tread/shoulder [225/55/16 95W]

Pass 19 May 2017 154,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are bald on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 May 2017 154,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm outer ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are bald on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 May 2016 148,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 142,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 142,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 133,697 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 May 2014 133,697 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2013 126,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 119,147 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 119,147 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 110,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 103,298 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 95,821 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 95,821 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 83,314 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 83,314 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 73,315 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 73,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 62,137 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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Y853 PBY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y853 PBY, 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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Y853 PBY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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