2001 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · Y68 XSM
2001 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 235,416 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
Y68 XSM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2011
- 235,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y68 XSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (Y68 XSM) between March 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
Y68 XSM Mileage History
- 01/03/2006115,735 mi
- 01/03/2006115,735 mi
- 01/03/2007134,949 mi+19,214 mi
- 29/02/2008153,326 mi+18,377 mi
- 04/02/2009179,575 mi+26,249 mi
- 24/02/2010209,233 mi+29,658 mi
- 03/03/2010209,336 mi+103 mi
- 23/02/2011235,415 mi+26,079 mi
- 25/02/2011235,416 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 23,989 miles per year across 9 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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