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Y994 MHJ

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

220,842 mi
Last recorded220,842 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 MHJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 220,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 220,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear ty

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 212,692 miles

anti-slip pad missing from clutch pedal

brake wear indicator light illuminated

engine covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play in both inner steering joints

wipers not parking in usual position

Fail 22 Oct 2015 212,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerv sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

anti-slip pad missing from clutch pedal

brake wear indicator light illuminated

slight play in both inner steering joints

wipers not parking in usual position

Pass 28 Nov 2014 203,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

tested in wet condition

windscreen wipers not parking when turned off

Fail 25 Nov 2014 203,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

tested in wet condition

windscreen wipers not parking when turned off

Pass 26 Oct 2013 188,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet conditions

Fail 21 Oct 2013 188,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Oct 2012 176,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

brake lining indicator illuminated

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play o/s and n/s steering joints

unable to see brake pads

Fail 3 Oct 2012 179,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

brake lining indicator illuminated

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play o/s and n/s steering joints

unable to see brake pads

Pass 16 Sep 2011 165,614 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 155,792 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 155,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

starter motor faulty

Pass 16 Sep 2009 129,497 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Aug 2009 127,873 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 2 Jun 2008 97,676 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,207 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2.5 mm tread depth in centre.

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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Y994 MHJ 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 58.8%.

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 Y994 MHJ, 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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Y994 MHJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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