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Y967 BCL

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,861 mi
Last recorded193,861 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 BCL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 193,861 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 183,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 177,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 172,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 159,452 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 152,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,623 miles

***Engine oil level too low***

Central Rear Stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged around the entire circumference of the tyre.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 146,623 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe leaking (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe leaking (8.2.3)

***Engine oil level too low***

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged around the entire circumference of the tyre.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 141,781 miles

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 Mar 2017 141,703 miles

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

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 136,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 132,929 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 128,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 123,793 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 116,366 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 111,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 111,329 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 106,647 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,518 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth on outer shonlders

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 90,518 miles

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

Both front tyres low tread depth on outer shonlders

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

Front reg plate cracked

Wipers smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,991 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 70,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 53,807 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR NEAR-SIDE PARK BRAKE,EFFORT,JUST PASSING REQUIRED EFFORT,

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

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

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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Y967 BCL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 Y967 BCL, 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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Y967 BCL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y967 BCL safe to buy?

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