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PN51 PYL

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,586 mi
Last recorded150,586 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 PYL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2013 150,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,473 miles

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

rear brake in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 113,508 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Feb 2010 98,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 87,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 84,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 74,894 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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PN51 PYL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN51 PYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN51 PYL?

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What year was PN51 PYL registered?

PN51 PYL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PN51 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 PYL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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