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LD51 YRN

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 YRN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 103,524 miles

The nearside rear tyre inner side wall is very thin and has no tread left.

Fail 12 Sep 2009 103,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

The nearside rear tyre inner side wall is very thin and has no tread left.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 95,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,408 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 63,407 miles

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

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

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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LD51 YRN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD51 YRN, 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 LD51 YRN registered?

LD51 YRN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is LD51 YRN safe to buy?

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