2001 BMW 530 2.9L Petrol · Y81 YBV
2001 BMW 530 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 221,802 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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Y81 YBV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 221,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y81 YBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (Y81 YBV) between April 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
Y81 YBV Mileage History
- 04/04/200681,797 mi
- 04/04/200681,797 mi
- 19/04/200793,925 mi+12,128 mi
- 20/04/200793,942 mi+17 mi
- 22/04/2008105,743 mi+11,801 mi
- 22/04/2008105,743 mi
- 18/05/2009120,985 mi+15,242 mi
- 13/05/2010133,839 mi+12,854 mi
- 17/05/2010133,839 mi
- 24/05/2011142,507 mi+8,668 mi
- 26/05/20112,979 mi-139,528 mi
- 11/05/2012151,563 mi+148,584 mi
- 15/05/2012151,565 mi+2 mi
- 11/04/2013154,827 mi+3,262 mi
- 15/04/2013154,827 mi
- 24/03/2014159,711 mi+4,884 mi
- 11/04/2015169,787 mi+10,076 mi
- 18/04/2015169,800 mi+13 mi
- 11/10/2016172,396 mi+2,596 mi
- 03/03/2018173,196 mi+800 mi
- 03/03/2018173,196 mi
- 20/05/2021209,686 mi+36,490 mi
- 03/10/2022209,735 mi+49 mi
- 11/08/2023214,872 mi+5,137 mi
- 08/08/2024219,381 mi+4,509 mi
- 15/09/2025221,802 mi+2,421 mi
Average of roughly 7,198 miles per year across 26 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: Below Average
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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