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Y934 HJO

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,704 mi
Last recorded173,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY934 HJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 173,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 170,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 164,745 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low 2.5mm

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes have been greased

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 162,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 158,912 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 157,607 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 30 Oct 2010 157,603 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) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 149,925 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 149,925 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 136,156 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 136,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 125,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 113,538 miles

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)

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

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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Y934 HJO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y934 HJO, 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 Y934 HJO registered?

Y934 HJO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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