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LD51 ZYY

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,522 mi
Last recorded186,522 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 ZYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 186,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 186,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 181,863 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 181,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 167,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear (2.4.G.2)

both front inner steering arms have slight play in fixings

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 157,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 135,894 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 118,284 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,744 miles

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

has a sticker behind mirror inside swept area

Pass 8 May 2008 75,384 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 75,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,608 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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LD51 ZYY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LD51 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

LD51 ZYY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LD51 ZYY safe to buy?

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