2001 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · Y661 NBO
2001 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 148,345 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Dec 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,345 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.
Y661 NBO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2014
- 148,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y661 NBO 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 (Y661 NBO) between April 2006 and April 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
Y661 NBO Mileage History
- 24/04/200680,663 mi
- 25/04/200680,663 mi
- 23/04/200790,107 mi+9,444 mi
- 23/04/2008101,854 mi+11,747 mi
- 23/04/2008101,854 mi
- 27/04/2009111,306 mi+9,452 mi
- 27/04/2009111,306 mi
- 19/04/2010119,600 mi+8,294 mi
- 13/04/2011128,366 mi+8,766 mi
- 19/04/2012136,461 mi+8,095 mi
- 27/04/2012136,585 mi+124 mi
- 17/04/2013141,852 mi+5,267 mi
- 30/04/2013141,852 mi
- 24/04/2014148,207 mi+6,355 mi
- 29/04/2014148,345 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 8,445 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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