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Y89 DMD

2001 BMW 530

Silver Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,812 mi
Last recorded187,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 DMD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 187,812 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 187,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 173,327 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2017 173,327 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear slight play in wheel

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 151,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 124,059 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,274 miles

front discs slighty worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,797 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,923 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter pin holed.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 54,915 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside steering rack gaiter pin holed.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 34,679 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2005 34,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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Y89 DMD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y89 DMD, 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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Y89 DMD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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