2001 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · Y771 NBL
2001 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 171,012 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,012 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.
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Y771 NBL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2014
- 171,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y771 NBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (Y771 NBL) between September 2005 and February 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the i”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
Y771 NBL Mileage History
- 07/09/200584,071 mi
- 17/10/2006100,454 mi+16,383 mi
- 18/10/2006100,454 mi
- 04/09/2007110,358 mi+9,904 mi
- 28/08/2008119,216 mi+8,858 mi
- 14/08/2009131,250 mi+12,034 mi
- 07/02/2011147,732 mi+16,482 mi
- 17/02/2012156,048 mi+8,316 mi
- 26/01/2013163,343 mi+7,295 mi
- 26/01/2013163,343 mi
- 08/02/2014171,012 mi+7,669 mi
Average of roughly 10,323 miles per year across 11 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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