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Y912 NBL

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 NBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,510 miles

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

oil leak around vanos feed pipe

Fail 18 Aug 2023 109,510 miles

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

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

oil leak around vanos feed pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,505 miles

slight play in rear drop links

Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,149 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,462 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,035 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,035 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,005 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 97,005 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,334 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 80,257 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 80,216 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,824 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 74,824 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 63,910 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 63,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 50,447 miles

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

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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Y912 NBL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y912 NBL, 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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What year was Y912 NBL registered?

Y912 NBL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y912 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 NBL shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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