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MX51 YUT

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 YUT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020

Both front suspension leg covers insecure

O/s front spot light corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both longitudinal ( at fuel tank and above rear axle ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind shield (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front suspension leg covers insecure

O/s front spot light corroded

Undertray likely to become detached one clip insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 160,938 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 160,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 153,613 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diesel spill off pipe perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 150,628 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2015 145,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 145,178 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 133,814 miles

osf wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2013 127,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 117,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 117,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,560 miles

Offside Front 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)

front brake discs inner face very rusty f/n/s and f/o/s

Pass 2 Sep 2010 94,899 miles

inner faces of front discs corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 47,072 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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MX51 YUT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX51 YUT, 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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MX51 YUT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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