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Y944 RDX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 RDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 140,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 139,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 139,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both sides sills sign of corrosion

engine under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2022 139,216 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer both sills have signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2022 139,216 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer both sills have signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2021 139,162 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nsf anf osf. ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 138,256 miles

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

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

back to front under body corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 136,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 135,916 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 135,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,851 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front steering rack arms have slight play

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 134,062 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 130,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 116,416 miles

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

play in n/s plus o/s inner track rod arm jionts

Fail 27 Oct 2011 116,415 miles

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

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

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

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

play in n/s plus o/s inner track rod arm jionts

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,089 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,952 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges,close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,290 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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Y944 RDX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y944 RDX, 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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Y944 RDX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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