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GL51 UWX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

155,065 mi
Last recorded155,065 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 155,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 154,911 miles

Offside Front Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 154,714 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 154,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 154,339 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 154,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 153,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 153,004 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 144,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 135,865 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 135,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 128,417 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 128,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,873 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 120,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2016 120,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 112,641 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,327 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 105,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on

Pass 19 May 2013 98,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2012 91,260 miles

heavy oil leak

Pass 22 May 2011 82,001 miles

heavy oil leaks.

power steering pipes damp.

Fail 21 May 2011 81,924 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heavy oil leaks.

power steering pipes damp.

Pass 22 May 2010 71,609 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 71,601 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2009 61,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering rack damp.

slight oil leak.

undertrays fitted.

washers weak.

Pass 19 May 2008 51,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 42,317 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2006 34,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 25,517 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 25,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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GL51 UWX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 113,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL51 UWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 UWX registered?

GL51 UWX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is GL51 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 UWX shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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