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Y913 XAN

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,193 mi
Last recorded182,193 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 XAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 182,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 177,646 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)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 14 May 2016 177,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted torn (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 165,660 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seat belts cannot be checked

Fail 13 May 2015 165,477 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seat belts cannot be checked

Pass 16 May 2014 152,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in offside rear tyre wall unable to see cords

grease on brake pipes

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 15 May 2014 152,822 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in offside rear tyre wall unable to see cords

grease on brake pipes

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2013 135,475 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2013 135,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 121,735 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Fail 18 May 2012 121,735 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Pass 20 Jun 2011 186,312 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 163,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 147,630 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake discs have some wear/corrosion on inner surfaces

prop shaft centre front rubber is worn

Fail 12 Jun 2009 147,630 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake discs have some wear/corrosion on inner surfaces

prop shaft centre front rubber is worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 131,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 108,186 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc outer surface quite badly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2007 108,185 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc outer surface quite badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 92,007 miles

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

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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Y913 XAN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y913 XAN, 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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Y913 XAN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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