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YV51 EXT

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,068 mi
Last recorded144,068 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 EXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 144,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Jul 2011 144,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Jul 2010 134,852 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 134,852 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 103,251 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2009 103,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 89,156 miles

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

front no plate slight deterioration

Pass 19 Jul 2007 82,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,255 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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YV51 EXT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YV51 EXT, 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 YV51 EXT registered?

YV51 EXT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is YV51 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 EXT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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