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Y936 XNR

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

202,646 mi
Last recorded202,646 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 XNR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 202,646 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 197,374 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 197,374 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 194,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 190,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 185,359 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Jan 2021 185,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 179,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 179,141 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 171,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 171,703 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 162,237 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted

various metal brake pipes corroded

both inner sill areas at rear corroded

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2017 162,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sill areas at rear corroded

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

engine covers/under trays fitted

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 155,820 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 155,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 149,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 142,199 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 139,313 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 139,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 136,437 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tinted front side windows

Pass 1 Jul 2011 133,338 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 129,694 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 124,174 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 124,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 118,811 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 112,063 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 112,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 106,331 miles

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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Y936 XNR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 Y936 XNR, 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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Y936 XNR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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