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YE51 MGO

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,343 mi
Last recorded151,343 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 MGO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,343 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mounting bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 151,340 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mounting bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 147,680 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to o/s

Pass 24 May 2017 138,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre brake light not working

under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 138,513 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre brake light not working

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 129,740 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 123,204 miles

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 28 May 2014 141,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

two rear child seats fitted

Fail 27 May 2014 114,949 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

two rear child seats fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,205 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,780 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,971 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 75,958 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,640 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 69,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,250 miles

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

corrosion in both rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2006 50,302 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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YE51 MGO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YE51 MGO, 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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YE51 MGO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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