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Y865 NBL

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,623 mi
Last recorded117,623 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 NBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 117,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 111,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,241 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 103,819 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,277 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,873 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 95,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 90,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 80,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light staying on

Pass 30 Jun 2007 71,057 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 1,830 miles

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

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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Y865 NBL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y865 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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Y865 NBL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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