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GY51 JVG

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,357 mi
Last recorded151,357 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 JVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 151,357 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 143,889 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre has deep cut to the inner sidewall

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 143,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake pipe corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has deep cut to the inner sidewall

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 137,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front ride height sensor incomplete

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 137,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front ride height sensor incomplete

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 130,712 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 120,948 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside hand brake slightly lagging

offside front door mirror back missing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Aug 2008 105,252 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 105,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 89,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 73,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 73,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 72,862 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 JVG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY51 JVG, 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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What year was GY51 JVG registered?

GY51 JVG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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