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Y979 CUY

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

79,583 mi
Last recorded79,583 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 CUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 79,583 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,183 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear, upper - both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,148 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 73,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside showing early signs of corrosion

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,444 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 51,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,226 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,896 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,711 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,434 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 44,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,994 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,435 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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Y979 CUY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol 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 Y979 CUY, 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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What year was Y979 CUY registered?

Y979 CUY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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