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Y938 TGT

2001 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,848 mi
Last recorded205,848 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 TGT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 205,848 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 205,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 199,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 199,741 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 191,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 174,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 174,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush near hub (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to rear fuel pipes

All rear subframe bushes worn

Both front shock absorbers corroded in spring seats

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear brake discs corroded and worn to service limits

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Stone chips to front windscreen

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 156,321 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise checking rear suspenson, no ex movment found ?

Pass 8 Jul 2014 143,198 miles

o/s rear suspenson pin/bush worn but passable

Pass 6 Jun 2013 126,177 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 113,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,122 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,627 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 53,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing low.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,312 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,311 miles

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

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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Y938 TGT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y938 TGT, 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 Y938 TGT registered?

Y938 TGT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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