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Y933 UGW

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,304 mi
Last recorded105,304 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

RegistrationY933 UGW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 105,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 101,476 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,580 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 98,517 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,009 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 80,810 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVEN TREAD INNER EDGES

Pass 10 May 2018 75,277 miles

Rear Handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 10 May 2018 75,277 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 May 2017 69,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 64,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 59,221 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 55,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,810 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 46,525 miles

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

wipers smeary

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,380 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,781 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,833 miles

N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

O/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 26 May 2005 13,345 miles

BOTH REAR TTRES HAVE CUTS THE OUTER SIDEWALLS

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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Y933 UGW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y933 UGW, 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 Y933 UGW registered?

Y933 UGW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y933 UGW safe to buy?

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