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YE51 AYS

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,300 mi
Last recorded147,300 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 AYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 147,300 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 147,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 134,707 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 134,707 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 129,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,091 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 122,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 114,449 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 114,443 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 104,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 104,920 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,803 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 96,803 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear all tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,625 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 85,240 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine management light on

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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YE51 AYS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE51 AYS, 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 YE51 AYS registered?

YE51 AYS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is YE51 AYS safe to buy?

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