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Y87 TJB

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,538 mi
Last recorded152,538 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 TJB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 152,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 152,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 145,678 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 145,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,486 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 140,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working l e d unit (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 134,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 131,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,706 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 108,458 miles

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

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,720 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 100,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 92,012 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 92,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,088 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,088 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,483 miles

Both front tyres tread wearing low on inner edge

Both rear tyres tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 66,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,122 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 46,218 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 46,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y87 TJB is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y87 TJB, 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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Y87 TJB is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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