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Y889 FFV

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 FFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 128,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 128,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes, along O/S of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 120,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along underneath -- o/s of vehicle --- corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2023 120,754 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking running along n/s of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along underneath -- o/s of vehicle --- corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running along o/s/r corroded -- border line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both fuel pipes running along n/s/r corroded --- border line

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2022 116,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running along o/s/r corroded -- border line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both fuel pipes running along n/s/r corroded --- border line

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running along o/s -- corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes running along n/s ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

has under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides -- juddring (3.4 (b) (i))

has engine trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 111,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working center light not working also (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides -- juddring (3.4 (b) (i))

has engine trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,398 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running along o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust silencer clamp broken

fuel pipes running along n/s ---- rusty

has under trays + sill covers

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 102,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,529 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside handbrake lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,105 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,105 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2015 81,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f wheel arch is damp --- possible oil or fluid leak --- unable to see

Fail 23 Jun 2014 74,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch is damp --- possible oil or fluid leak --- unable to see

Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,363 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,363 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2012 63,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 58,145 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,566 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,231 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

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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Y889 FFV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 Y889 FFV, 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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Y889 FFV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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