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Y897 JGN

2001 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,310 mi
Last recorded157,310 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 JGN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 157,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 157,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 154,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 154,337 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,367 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 145,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 145,339 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 132,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 120,484 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 104,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,808 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 93,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,183 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 90,183 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 83,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,187 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,285 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,072 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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Y897 JGN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y897 JGN, 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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Y897 JGN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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