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OY51 ESF

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,669 mi
Last recorded163,669 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 ESF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 163,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both outer door sills plastic covering

under trays obscuring part of inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2019 163,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both outer door sills plastic covering

under trays obscuring part of inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2018 148,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers obscuring part of inspection

under trays missing

Fail 1 Jun 2018 148,869 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

covers obscuring part of inspection

under trays missing

Pass 22 Dec 2016 127,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

under trays & covers obscuring part of test

Fail 21 Dec 2016 127,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under trays & covers obscuring part of test

Pass 10 Dec 2015 110,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers obscuring part of inspection

front wheels slightly buckled

lower under trays damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2015 110,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

covers obscuring part of inspection

lower under trays damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,320 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,854 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

water mark rear number plate

Fail 29 Sep 2010 72,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

water mark rear number plate

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,514 miles

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

ofside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 9 Sep 2009 63,514 miles

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

ofside rear tyre worn on inside

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,484 miles

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

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

front discs next pad change.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,413 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2005 29,504 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 ESF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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