MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,736 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake excessively fluctuating OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at floor pan at joint marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking underside marked yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Fuel pipe leaking underside marked yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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8 MEX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.
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 8 MEX, 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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How do I check the history of 8 MEX?
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What year was 8 MEX registered?
8 MEX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 May 2001.
Is 8 MEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for 8 MEX shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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