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OV51 YRY

2001 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,359 mi
Last recorded139,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 YRY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 139,359 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 22 Jan 2016 139,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 127,670 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 120,269 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 120,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,460 miles

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

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

offside front to rear both metal brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,857 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hangar / clamp slightly detoriated

n/s/r tyre close to limit / wearing inner edge & light perishing noted

Fail 27 Sep 2008 84,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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)

exhaust hangar / clamp slightly detoriated

n/s/r tyre close to limit / wearing inner edge & light perishing noted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 77,354 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,923 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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OV51 YRY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV51 YRY, 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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OV51 YRY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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