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Y891 AAV

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,461 mi
Last recorded181,461 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 AAV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 181,461 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2018 181,461 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 162,094 miles

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 141,452 miles

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 30 Aug 2016 141,451 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear under car (7.2.3)

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 28 Aug 2015 133,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing low

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2014 124,118 miles

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 124,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 115,694 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 115,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,371 miles

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

off-side front brake pipe corroded.

rear fuel pipes corroded.

slight blow from front exhaust section.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

S.R.S.(Airbag system) warning lamp illuminated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 92,988 miles

offside front brake disc worn and corroded (just servicable

parking brake efficiency 18%

Fail 12 Jul 2010 92,982 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc worn and corroded (just servicable

Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,026 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 74,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,807 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 58,807 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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Y891 AAV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y891 AAV, 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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Y891 AAV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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