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Y947 MNO

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

379,218 mi
Last recorded379,218 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 MNO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 379,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rack joints slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2015 369,227 miles

both front bottom ball joints slight play

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and bald on inner edge but has stepped tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in steering rack inner joints

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush

Fail 27 Mar 2015 368,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front bottom ball joints slight play

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and bald on inner edge but has stepped tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in steering rack inner joints

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush

Pass 12 Mar 2014 349,823 miles

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

Nearside handbrake reading lower than offside

Pass 26 Mar 2013 325,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 297,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 297,296 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 269,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 269,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 238,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 210,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 185,519 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 152,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 125,569 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 125,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs are worn

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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Y947 MNO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y947 MNO, 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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Y947 MNO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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