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Y923 EUM

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,386 mi
Last recorded125,386 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 EUM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 125,386 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 125,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP WASHER FLUID WORKING (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 119,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,913 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 105,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,440 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 99,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 92,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,281 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,662 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,768 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,498 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,093 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,530 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside raer anti roll bar link but ok at time of test

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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Y923 EUM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y923 EUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y923 EUM registered?

Y923 EUM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y923 EUM safe to buy?

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