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YC51 AUT

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,567 mi
Last recorded163,567 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 AUT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 163,567 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 158,022 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 158,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 153,810 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 153,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak from egine ()

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 21 Dec 2015 147,969 miles

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

engine oily

Fail 21 Dec 2015 147,969 miles

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

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

engine oily

Pass 5 Jan 2015 142,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oily

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2014 135,779 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 130,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2012 130,283 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2012 124,458 miles

front brake discs rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 120,166 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 120,166 miles

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

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

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Pass 14 Jan 2010 114,261 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 99,687 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 88,004 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 88,004 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,762 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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YC51 AUT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC51 AUT, 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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YC51 AUT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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