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Y932 PLE

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,659 mi
Last recorded63,659 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 PLE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 63,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 63,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,328 miles

Offside Front mirror body worn

Pass 1 May 2018 61,450 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 61,450 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 60,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,790 miles

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 57,520 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/f mirror insecure

Fail 5 May 2015 57,520 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/f mirror insecure

Pass 6 May 2014 55,756 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,455 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 1 May 2013 53,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,564 miles

n/s/f play at wheel

Fail 26 Apr 2011 48,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f play at wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,004 miles

mirror glass

Fail 28 Apr 2010 46,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

mirror glass

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,519 miles

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

n/s mirror glass discoloured

Pass 1 May 2008 40,919 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 38,479 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 33,366 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 33,366 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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Y932 PLE is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y932 PLE, 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 Y932 PLE registered?

Y932 PLE is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y932 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y932 PLE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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