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Y975 CBA

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,861 mi
Last recorded58,861 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 CBA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 58,861 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,164 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 58,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 55,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,622 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,743 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,351 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,313 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,389 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,007 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,148 miles

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

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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Y975 CBA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y975 CBA, 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 Y975 CBA registered?

Y975 CBA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y975 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y975 CBA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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