MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
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)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front undertray fitted.
Oil leak.
Rear number plate slightly de-laminated, readable.
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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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.
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Y861 NBL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2001.
Is Y861 NBL safe to buy?
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