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SY51 DWJ

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,324 mi
Last recorded163,324 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 DWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 163,324 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 160,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 156,819 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 145,612 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 136,450 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 125,676 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2015 125,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2014 125,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,828 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside

Fail 27 Sep 2013 112,812 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,304 miles

fuel pipes below car coated in grease

nearside front brake pipe coated in grease

Fail 26 Sep 2012 97,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

fuel pipes under car corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,751 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,344 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,957 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 55,957 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,850 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 25,737 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 25,735 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust shield loose (advise)

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

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

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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SY51 DWJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SY51 DWJ, 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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What year was SY51 DWJ registered?

SY51 DWJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is SY51 DWJ safe to buy?

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