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OY51 ERV

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,134 mi
Last recorded191,134 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 ERV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 191,134 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 188,294 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 188,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 181,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 170,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 157,327 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 157,258 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 144,172 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2017 132,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,877 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 21 Aug 2015 113,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 105,847 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,564 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 97,564 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,235 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 81,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,686 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,105 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,953 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,612 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,378 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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OY51 ERV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY51 ERV, 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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OY51 ERV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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