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AF51 JPF

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,892 mi
Last recorded145,892 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 JPF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 145,892 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 145,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 141,341 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 130,937 miles

Covers Fitted

Front To Rear Fuel Lines Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 130,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers Fitted

Front To Rear Fuel Lines Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 123,543 miles

Covers Fitted

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 123,345 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)

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

Covers Fitted

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 115,297 miles

Covers fitted

Fuel Pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,199 miles

Covers fitted

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 108,199 miles

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

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

Covers fitted

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 99,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Fail 14 Feb 2014 90,583 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,906 miles

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

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

exhaust leak at front flexi's

Fail 7 Feb 2013 83,906 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

exhaust leak at front flexi's

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,787 miles

1 main front to rear brake pipe ( at side of fuel tank ) corroded

Both front lower front suspension arms inner bushes worn

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Front brake pads ( inner ) appear to be near wear limit

Slight wear in Nearside rear anti-roll bar drop-link

Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,785 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1 main front to rear brake pipe ( at side of fuel tank ) corroded

Both front lower front suspension arms inner bushes worn

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Front brake pads ( inner ) appear to be near wear limit

Slight wear in Nearside rear anti-roll bar drop-link

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,910 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,066 miles

Slightly smokey at idle

Fail 15 Feb 2008 55,908 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,908 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 40,642 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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AF51 JPF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AF51 JPF, 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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AF51 JPF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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