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AK51 GJJ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,972 mi
Last recorded138,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 138,972 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2016 136,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 128,425 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 112,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,963 miles

advance play both rear anti-roll bar link rods

play offside front anti-roll bar link rod

rear discs ridged

Fail 26 May 2011 95,963 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

wipers deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2009 84,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2009 84,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns front brake sencer not conected

Pass 20 May 2008 78,059 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 78,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 72,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 65,912 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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AK51 GJJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK51 GJJ, 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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AK51 GJJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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