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Y989 FBD

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,835 mi
Last recorded207,835 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 FBD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 207,835 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front exhaust blowing at flexi's

Pass 23 Nov 2013 199,856 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 199,823 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 186,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothside rear inner pads wearing thin.

front brake apllication uneven, marginal pass.

nearside rear top suspension arm significanrt amount of play, marginal pass.

offside front head lamp aim/ pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 173,157 miles

nearside front lower bottom ball jiont small amount of play.

nearside rear top suspension arm small amount of play.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 173,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower bottom ball jiont small amount of play.

nearside rear top suspension arm small amount of play.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 154,150 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 21 Nov 2009 123,097 miles

stone chips in windscreeen

wipers smear screen

Pass 2 Aug 2008 90,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,838 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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Y989 FBD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y989 FBD, 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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Y989 FBD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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