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Y861 NBL

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

219,534 mi
Last recorded219,534 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 NBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 219,534 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 219,534 miles

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 218,181 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 218,181 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 209,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 197,207 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 197,207 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 182,536 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 182,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 167,338 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 155,571 miles

Front undertray fitted.

Oil leak.

Rear number plate slightly de-laminated, readable.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 141,303 miles

caution warning light on

exhaust system corroded / rear silencer forward mtg rubber heavily perrished

heavy engine oil leaks , oil around powered steering rack unable to source location / gear box oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread depth low

o/s/r tyre tread depth low worn outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 127,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 115,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 102,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007
Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,262 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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Y861 NBL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y861 NBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y861 NBL registered?

Y861 NBL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y861 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 NBL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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