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Y935 LTF

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,482 mi
Last recorded138,482 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 LTF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 138,482 miles

engine oil around gearbox

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking side walls and in between tread

o/s rear outer sill panel starting to corrode

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight play in bottom ball joint n/s front

Pass 26 Oct 2024 133,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front to back brake pipes corroding mk yellow

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 128,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 124,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,464 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 118,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 113,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,223 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,318 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 105,318 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,218 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 101,218 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 97,033 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 97,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,520 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 87,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,885 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,215 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

cut to n/s/r tyre wall not to cord

oil on min

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,847 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,388 miles

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Fail 13 Sep 2007 33,388 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre very perrished

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,961 miles

o/s hand brake effort lower

rear brake discs rusty

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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Y935 LTF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y935 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y935 LTF registered?

Y935 LTF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y935 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y935 LTF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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