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GY51 OTZ

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

240,181 mi
Last recorded240,181 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 240,181 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside front tyre on legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep

Fail 5 Mar 2014 240,062 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside front tyre on legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep

Pass 2 Feb 2013 227,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/r parking brake effort low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate water damaged

sligth play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2013 227,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

movement in n/s/f drop link

n/s/r parking brake effort low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate water damaged

sligth play in steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2012 207,776 miles

exhaust corroded

sills covered

slight play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 207,776 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

sills covered

slight play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Pass 31 Jan 2011 184,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 172,726 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 172,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 163,104 miles

advance movemeent in both rear upper arm outer ball joints just on limit needs attention asap

both front inner discs corroded and pitted

exhaust corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreenn

Fail 27 Feb 2009 163,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advance movemeent in both rear upper arm outer ball joints just on limit needs attention asap

both front inner discs corroded and pitted

exhaust corroded

rear number plate water damaged

rear pads very close to legal limit needs attention asap

stone chips in windscreenn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 141,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 129,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 OTZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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