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VA51 WYS

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

278,755 mi
Last recorded278,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 278,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 278,740 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 274,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 258,932 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 250,561 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 249,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 193,050 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 174,255 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre has cut in sidewall.

nsr and osf tyres are getting low.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 174,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

nsf tyre has cut in sidewall.

nsr and osf tyres are getting low.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 156,530 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on the edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 142,764 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 142,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyre's are starting to get low !

Offside front tyre is starting to scuff on the inner edge, and the nearside is starting to wear !

Pass 30 Jan 2009 123,512 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2007 116,286 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 116,286 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 102,947 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 102,947 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VA51 WYS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA51 WYS, 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 VA51 WYS registered?

VA51 WYS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is VA51 WYS safe to buy?

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