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YT51 HBG

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,011 mi
Last recorded75,011 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 HBG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,011 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 75,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,098 miles

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

sump gasket weeping oil

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,208 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both the alt + air con belts are badly perished advise replacement.

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has play not excessive ok at time of test. advise replacement.

n/s/f wiper blade is not clearing the windscreen very well advise replacement. mot advise only.

sidelamp bulb is broken. bulb casing is broken advise only

Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,847 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 40,847 miles

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

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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YT51 HBG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT51 HBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT51 HBG registered?

YT51 HBG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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