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AY51 EFE

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,156 mi
Last recorded176,156 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EFE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 176,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 167,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake just pass needs attention

Pass 8 Sep 2018 156,611 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 143,677 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 128,671 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 108,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust section in very poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2014 91,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust section in very poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,645 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 67,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,615 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 58,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front tyre getting low on inner edge

Nail in N/S Rear tyre

O/F front tyre getting low on both edges

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,219 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,987 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 13,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AY51 EFE is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY51 EFE, 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 AY51 EFE registered?

AY51 EFE is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 EFE safe to buy?

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