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Y98 OUH

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,322 mi
Last recorded77,322 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 OUH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,322 miles

Both rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,731 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 75,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 73,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 69,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm front bush rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,484 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,648 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 17 Jun 2010 52,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,388 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 38,503 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,695 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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Y98 OUH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y98 OUH, 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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Y98 OUH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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