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Y983 LNU

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,967 mi
Last recorded113,967 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 LNU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,882 miles

Nearside Front small stone chip in windscreen

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,478 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 110,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,952 miles

front brake discs worn+advise check pads(suspect getting low)

o/s/r brake flexi starting to crack

Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn+advise check pads(suspect getting low)

o/s/r brake flexi starting to crack

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,172 miles

full plastic covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,047 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

full plastic covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines slighly corroed

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,522 miles

FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES,FRONT TO REAR PIPES AND PIPES OVER REAR AXLE ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

O/S REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,185 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION

N/S + O/S FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

PLASTIC UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 18 Aug 2009 74,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION

N/S + O/S FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

PLASTIC UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,717 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

N/S FRONT DROP LINK GAITER DAMAGED

SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION STARTING ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 31 Jul 2008 65,717 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION STARTING ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,265 miles

damage to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,550 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 LNU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LNU, 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 Y983 LNU registered?

Y983 LNU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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