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YG51 BVW

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,027 mi
Last recorded136,027 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 BVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 136,027 miles

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

Child Seats Fitted To N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R

Fail 16 Nov 2012 135,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seats Fitted To N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R

Pass 2 Dec 2011 127,498 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 25 Nov 2010 113,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,211 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,090 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 79,090 miles

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

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

drive belt splitting

Pass 4 Nov 2006 67,278 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge (strongly advise)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2005 59,084 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

power steering reservoir damp

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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YG51 BVW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG51 BVW, 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 YG51 BVW registered?

YG51 BVW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is YG51 BVW safe to buy?

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