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YP51 BFM

2001 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 BFM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,426 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 113,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 112,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 107,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 102,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,101 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,244 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER FACES AROUND EDGES

Fail 30 Oct 2008 94,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER FACES AROUND EDGES

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 91,111 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Fail 24 Oct 2007 91,111 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 87,038 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 87,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 81,379 miles

Front brake discs worn and inside edge is rusty.

N/S/R top suspension rear tie bar - outer joint has slight play.

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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YP51 BFM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP51 BFM, 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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YP51 BFM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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