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Y994 OHC

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,348 mi
Last recorded162,348 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 OHC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 162,348 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR BROKEN (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front WORN AT INNER EDGE

Fail 8 Feb 2016 162,318 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE BLOWING (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL HAS BEEN RUN FLAT EXPOSING CORDS (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR BROKEN (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front WORN AT INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Feb 2015 152,371 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight level bracket broken n/s front not affecting beam setting

Pass 16 Jan 2014 147,836 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 142,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel

washers leaking on to engine

washers weak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 135,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis number 1 digit short on computer

Pass 9 Feb 2011 129,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S AND O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 129,712 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S AND O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 123,996 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 115,307 miles

Advise front wipers split at the edges

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 115,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise front wipers split at the edges

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 101,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,042 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 64,319 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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Y994 OHC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y994 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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