MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,102 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
under trays + engine covers fitted
Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
under trays + engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on edges
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
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
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
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge
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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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