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Y935 XAN

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,129 mi
Last recorded171,129 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 XAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 171,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 171,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 158,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 144,734 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 144,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 130,285 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 130,285 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,868 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Header tank insecure.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 116,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush frontmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Header tank insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,302 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,732 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,095 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,092 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 65,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,865 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 61,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,376 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2005 55,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 XAN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XAN, 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 Y935 XAN registered?

Y935 XAN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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