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Y927 LTF

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,560 mi
Last recorded143,560 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 LTF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 143,560 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 133,750 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

after market suspension fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 118,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

after market suspension fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,981 miles

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

Spare tyre worn badly

n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 109,981 miles

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

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

Spare tyre worn badly

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 99,815 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage & is perished.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 99,815 miles

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage & is perished.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,871 miles

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

nearside rear tyrer sidewall perished

Fail 4 Feb 2013 91,871 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyrer sidewall perished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,694 miles

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

nearside front tyrer sidewall perished

Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,694 miles

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

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

nearside front tyrer sidewall perished

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,896 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,019 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,949 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 17 Feb 2009 63,949 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 18 Feb 2008 59,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,638 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,244 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 46,787 miles

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

handbrake reading low on nearside rear

Fail 1 Jul 2005 28,726 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 28,726 miles

Nearside 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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Y927 LTF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y927 LTF, 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 Y927 LTF registered?

Y927 LTF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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