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LX51 YNV

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,419 mi
Last recorded141,419 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 YNV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 141,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 134,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 127,763 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 127,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 122,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil level low

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2015 122,591 miles

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

engine oil level low

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2014 115,628 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 7 Jul 2014 115,518 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,817 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,817 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,939 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,272 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 37,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,126 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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LX51 YNV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX51 YNV, 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 LX51 YNV registered?

LX51 YNV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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