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Y983 GDV

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,850 mi
Last recorded153,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 GDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 153,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 152,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 152,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 146,597 miles

adv slight low effort on offside rear parking brake.........

adv slight wear on outer track of offside front tyre.........

Pass 25 Apr 2013 136,423 miles

adv nearside front headlamp slight low aim....

adv rear wiper blade poor condition.....

Fail 25 Apr 2013 136,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

adv nearside front headlamp slight low aim....

adv rear wiper blade poor condition.....

Pass 19 Apr 2012 119,223 miles

adv impact to screen below 10mm zone (a).....

Fail 19 Apr 2012 119,222 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv impact to screen below 10mm zone (a).....

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,797 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 107,796 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,898 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,387 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 70,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front tyre worn very low on outer edge (advise replacement)

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 35,669 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,586 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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Y983 GDV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y983 GDV, 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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Y983 GDV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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