2001 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · Y995 OHB
2001 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 165,338 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2015. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
Y995 OHB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2014
- 165,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y995 OHB 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 (Y995 OHB) between September 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
Y995 OHB Mileage History
- 04/09/200641,987 mi
- 04/09/200641,987 mi
- 20/09/200765,147 mi+23,160 mi
- 19/09/200875,753 mi+10,606 mi
- 20/09/200875,753 mi
- 26/09/200987,559 mi+11,806 mi
- 31/08/2010100,155 mi+12,596 mi
- 31/08/2010100,159 mi+4 mi
- 12/10/201091,321 mi-8,838 mi
- 22/10/2011118,840 mi+27,519 mi
- 25/10/2011118,841 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2012135,783 mi+16,942 mi
- 24/10/2012135,784 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/2013150,009 mi+14,225 mi
- 13/10/2014165,338 mi+15,329 mi
Average of roughly 15,216 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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