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GY51 ZLX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 95,994 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 95,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,573 miles

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,333 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front anti roll bar droplink dust cover split

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside washer poor

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,702 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 41,701 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner shoulder edge and perished and cracked in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing inner shoulder edge and perished and cracked in tread

offside rear disc slightly pitted outer face

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner shoulder edge and perished and cracked in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,669 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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GY51 ZLX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

GY51 ZLX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 ZLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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