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Y857 UCR

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,479 mi
Last recorded132,479 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 UCR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2019 132,479 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 132,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 132,344 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 119,182 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,386 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 113,383 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,609 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 ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,314 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,346 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,942 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,431 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 58,428 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

advise slight body damage to near side front

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,932 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,511 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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Y857 UCR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y857 UCR, 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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Y857 UCR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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