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A4 XOG

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,239 mi
Last recorded156,239 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XOG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2012 156,239 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s headlight washer not working, HID lights

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2011 13,655 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 127,478 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 107,984 miles

n/s/f fog lamp missing

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

flexi joint on exhaust starting to blow

n/s/f shock absorber bump stop broken

o/s wing mirror discoloured

oil leak from turbo

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,901 miles

Front discs corroded on inner surface

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2007 87,895 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front discs corroded on inner surface

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

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

Rear brake pads very low and discs corroded

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2006 72,650 miles

N/S F windscreen washers not hitting screen.

N/S/F fog light missing.

Windscreen wipers poor.

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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A4 XOG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A4 XOG, 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 A4 XOG registered?

A4 XOG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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