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Y894 XOG

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,035 mi
Last recorded128,035 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 XOG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 128,035 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at fuel tank/offside rear inner sill area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front, arms are marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 118,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 116,195 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Engine oil leak.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 116,195 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Engine oil leak.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,238 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and scored inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint banana arm play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 112,238 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and scored inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint banana arm play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,818 miles

engine oil leak

horn poor tone

Brake pipes greased stopping full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,043 miles

Oil leak

corrosion front discs

slight delaminateing rear number plate

Fail 22 Apr 2013 100,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion front discs

slight delaminateing rear number plate

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2012 97,745 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2011 94,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 86,188 miles

front washers intermitently weak

Pass 11 May 2009 77,397 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 59,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 48,745 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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Y894 XOG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y894 XOG, 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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Y894 XOG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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