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YG51 LRJ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,893 mi
Last recorded71,893 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 LRJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 71,893 miles

engine managment light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 69,910 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 69,910 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 67,747 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,747 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,780 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,370 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 52,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,470 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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YG51 LRJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LRJ, 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 YG51 LRJ registered?

YG51 LRJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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