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AP51 VGY

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,524 mi
Last recorded120,524 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VGY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 120,524 miles

lowered suspension

very modified

Fail 30 Nov 2017 120,524 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

lowered suspension

very modified

Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

car lowed and all wheel inner arches missing

modified exhaust fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 106,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

car lowed and all wheel inner arches missing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 78,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,324 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,859 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 68,859 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,758 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,660 miles

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

o/s/f upper anti roll bar linkage dust cover split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,914 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 49,914 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,419 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,769 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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AP51 VGY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP51 VGY, 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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AP51 VGY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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