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GY51 JUK

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,124 mi
Last recorded213,124 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 JUK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 213,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 193,281 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 188,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 175,488 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slighty damaged.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 175,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to o/s front and n/s rear tyre side wall'sa

damage to plastic under trays

head light ajusters poor

parking brake high

Pass 8 Mar 2010 162,182 miles

chips to screen

cut to tread on o/s front tyre

front number plate cracked

rear discs worn and scored

temporary repairs to headlight adjusters

Fail 1 Mar 2010 162,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips to screen

cut to tread on o/s front tyre

front number plate cracked

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 19 Feb 2009 145,873 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 125,377 miles

bellypans fitted throughout

impact damage to front bellypan

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required parking brake efficiency.it would appear that the braking system needs adjustment or repair

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2007 125,005 miles

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

Bellypans fitted throughout

Impact damage to front bellypan

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2006 105,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,403 miles

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

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

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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GY51 JUK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY51 JUK, 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.

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GY51 JUK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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