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LY51 VYW

2001 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,562 mi
Last recorded160,562 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 160,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 160,504 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak exhaust leaking. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt not working. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area near jacking piont. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin bush excessive movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit delaminating . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower jacking point damaged no corrosion seen plastic sill

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 154,065 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 153,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly tight when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite noticeable

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 147,970 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 147,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm lower ball joint cover as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield as a rattle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface showing signs of corrosion and surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface showing signs of corrosion and surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface showing signs of corrosion and surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface showing signs of corrosion and surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 146,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 146,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Rear anti roll bar drop link missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2021 141,726 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights showing signs of the deterioration of lense (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 141,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Not tested as no dipped beam as bulbs missing (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working Not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam No bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 118,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 118,491 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 104,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,808 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,316 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,814 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,017 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,934 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,662 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 VYW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VYW, 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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LY51 VYW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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