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YC51 CZK

2001 BMW 530

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 CZK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 245,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 201,173 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 201,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 162,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 144,845 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,542 miles

Both front discs pitted on inner face.

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 129,705 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 129,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 123,659 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 123,653 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front exhaust bracket corroded

poly V belts cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 113,945 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 113,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

alternator poly "V" belt cracking

Pass 15 May 2008 105,524 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 105,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,713 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 78,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YC51 CZK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CZK, 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 YC51 CZK registered?

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

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