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Y92 XJU

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,116 mi
Last recorded186,116 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 XJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 186,116 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 186,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

Fail 25 Oct 2011 163,853 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

car running on lpg at time of test

main front to nearside rear showing corrosion over axle

Pass 25 Oct 2011 163,853 miles

Oil leak

car running on lpg at time of test

main front to nearside rear showing corrosion over axle

Pass 20 Oct 2010 141,744 miles

Oil leak

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

damage tyre sidewalls.

deterioration susp.and axle components.but not resulting in excessive movement.

engine lght on dash.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 141,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

damage tyre sidewalls.

deterioration susp.and axle components.but not resulting in excessive movement.

engine lght on dash.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 126,065 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

deterioration and damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 126,065 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

deterioration and damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 110,540 miles

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)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

low reading nearside hand brake.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,756 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 73,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wear steering,susp.and axle components.

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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Y92 XJU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y92 XJU, 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 Y92 XJU registered?

Y92 XJU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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