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YB51 AUY

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

236,888 mi
Last recorded236,888 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 AUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 236,888 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 236,888 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 235,684 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 214,130 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 192,578 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 181,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust mounting bracket rusted

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 174,433 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 165,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 147,210 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 147,210 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 120,624 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,903 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 70,904 miles

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

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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YB51 AUY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB51 AUY, 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

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What year was YB51 AUY registered?

YB51 AUY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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