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Y877 UBK

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,906 mi
Last recorded120,906 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 UBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 120,906 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,145 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to front ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both inner cills rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2024 120,145 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to front ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both inner cills rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2023 119,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres cracks and perished advice replace all

Fail 8 Mar 2023 119,279 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working in tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres cracks and perished advice replace all

Pass 4 Mar 2022 117,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 117,614 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working in tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,742 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracks in side walls

Fail 22 Mar 2021 115,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracks in side walls

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy tubes (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode-front to rear

Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,240 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy tubes (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode-front to rear

Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,449 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill

Fail 21 Mar 2018 109,449 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,135 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 108,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,746 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres perished

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,148 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,458 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,993 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,944 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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Y877 UBK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y877 UBK, 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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Y877 UBK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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