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YR51 YFA

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,444 mi
Last recorded179,444 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 YFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 179,444 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 178,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 176,142 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 176,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam does not extinguish (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 175,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 170,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 165,962 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 165,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 159,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 152,960 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 152,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 143,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 131,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 114,654 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 99,953 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 86,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 75,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,571 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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YR51 YFA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YR51 YFA, 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 YR51 YFA registered?

YR51 YFA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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