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YC51 HYU

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,285 mi
Last recorded200,285 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HYU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 200,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside HANDBRAKE LOW

Fail 28 Mar 2019 200,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside HANDBRAKE LOW

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 196,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 191,609 miles

Offside handbrake low

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 186,599 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 180,786 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 174,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 167,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 167,443 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2012 163,673 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

slight damage to sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 160,027 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underbody concealed by plastic covers

Fail 21 Jan 2011 160,024 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underbody concealed by plastic covers

Pass 10 Mar 2010 157,141 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

horn weak

Fail 10 Mar 2010 157,138 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

horn weak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 141,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 125,934 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 125,934 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2006 118,796 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 HYU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC51 HYU, 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 YC51 HYU registered?

YC51 HYU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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