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YX51 CVG

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

165,709 mi
Last recorded165,709 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 CVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 162,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 157,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 151,390 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 151,351 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake performance low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 139,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 136,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 132,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 128,402 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 118,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 115,246 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 109,000 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,454 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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YX51 CVG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YX51 CVG, 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 YX51 CVG registered?

YX51 CVG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YX51 CVG safe to buy?

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