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PE51 YCD

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,172 mi
Last recorded149,172 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YCD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 149,172 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 139,499 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 139,499 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,718 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi joints (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers fitted

front windows tinted

underbody and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 132,718 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi joints (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers fitted

front windows tinted

underbody and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,383 miles

Offside Front tyre valve leaking

both front lower arms,inner bushes have slight play

both front tyres wearing on edges

down pipe slightly blowing

front anti roll bar bushes worn with slight play

traction control warning light on

Fail 5 Apr 2016 127,383 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre valve leaking

both front lower arms,inner bushes have slight play

both front tyres wearing on edges

down pipe slightly blowing

front anti roll bar bushes worn with slight play

traction control warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 126,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,009 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel binding close to excessive

Fail 20 Feb 2013 109,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 109,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,054 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 101,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,951 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 74,951 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,541 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 66,572 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)

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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PE51 YCD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PE51 YCD, 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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PE51 YCD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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