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LN51 YBS

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

227,984 mi
Last recorded227,984 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 YBS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 227,984 miles

some corrosion to sills

Front both tyres wearing on edge

Offside hand brake low requires adjustment/ repair

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 205,720 miles

Front o/s/ n/s sill has slight corrosion

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension/ axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 197,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 179,045 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obsuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 166,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in front windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2014 157,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 149,705 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 149,703 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 137,200 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,677 miles

fuel pipes starting to rust

Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,165 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 16 Feb 2009 100,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 69,925 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 56,353 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 56,353 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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LN51 YBS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LN51 YBS, 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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LN51 YBS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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