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YG51 YNE

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,996 mi
Last recorded123,996 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 123,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside parking brake did not lock

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2011 123,972 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 123,972 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 122,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 122,972 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 108,259 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Sep 2008 89,831 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall has a cut in it

Rear registraion plate discoloured

Tyre control inactive warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2007 73,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 73,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,621 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 YNE is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG51 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

YG51 YNE is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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