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LY51 GTZ

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 GTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 89,932 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,857 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 83,857 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 79,339 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 76,272 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 72,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 67,842 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 59,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 54,300 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 49,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,015 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 46,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,387 miles

Prop shaft rear coupling is leaking lubricant onto exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,929 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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LY51 GTZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LY51 GTZ, 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 LY51 GTZ registered?

LY51 GTZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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