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YH51 WNZ

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,498 mi
Last recorded51,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 WNZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,498 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 51,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 51,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 50,649 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 50,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 50,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 50,071 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 48,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,459 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,459 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,376 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS / CORRODED DISCS

Pass 13 May 2014 35,355 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,756 miles

all four tyres have small cuts to edges

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,720 miles

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

all four tyres have small cuts to edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,883 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,212 miles

small cuts in tread of front tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,057 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 12,707 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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YH51 WNZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YH51 WNZ, 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 YH51 WNZ registered?

YH51 WNZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is YH51 WNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 WNZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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