MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake wear indicator lamp illuminated
plastic outer sill covers fitted
tested in wet conditions
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
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
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
front tyres wearing on inner edge
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
front tyres wearing unevenly
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
Nearside rear tyre 2.5 mm tread depth in centre.
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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