2001 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · Y729 NBL
2001 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 179,232 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y729 NBL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2017
- 179,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y729 NBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (Y729 NBL) between June 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
Y729 NBL Mileage History
- 29/06/200657,349 mi
- 17/05/200769,901 mi+12,552 mi
- 09/05/200883,816 mi+13,915 mi
- 12/05/200996,699 mi+12,883 mi
- 14/05/2010112,141 mi+15,442 mi
- 17/05/2010112,191 mi+50 mi
- 18/05/2011123,103 mi+10,912 mi
- 02/05/2012135,078 mi+11,975 mi
- 02/05/2012135,078 mi
- 14/05/2013149,729 mi+14,651 mi
- 16/05/2013149,864 mi+135 mi
- 26/04/2014162,923 mi+13,059 mi
- 29/02/2016174,219 mi+11,296 mi
- 01/03/2016174,224 mi+5 mi
- 25/02/2017179,232 mi+5,008 mi
Average of roughly 11,432 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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