MOT Status
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193,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
***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)
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.
Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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
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
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?
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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.
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Y967 BCL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2001.
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