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MA51 PYY

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,050 mi
Last recorded146,050 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 PYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 146,050 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 133,488 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake on imbalance on limit

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front tyre uneven wear and close to limit

rear brake discs corroding on inside

Fail 1 Feb 2010 133,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake on imbalance on limit

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front tyre uneven wear and close to limit

rear brake discs corroding on inside

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Dec 2008 123,562 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 119,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 107,101 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 95,038 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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MA51 PYY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA51 PYY, 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 MA51 PYY registered?

MA51 PYY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is MA51 PYY safe to buy?

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