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GL51 XYU

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,149 mi
Last recorded175,149 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XYU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 175,149 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 153,142 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 153,142 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 139,065 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 139,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 123,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 123,594 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 107,519 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 107,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 92,548 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 92,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 70,348 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,959 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 64,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,995 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,841 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,721 miles

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 XYU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

GL51 XYU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is GL51 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 XYU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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