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AP51 FGU

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,733 mi
Last recorded122,733 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,733 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 122,703 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 122,688 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,673 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,000 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,000 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,863 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 117,847 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 116,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 113,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 111,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 106,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,583 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 98,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,071 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,450 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,872 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside front tyrte worn on outer edge

Slight corrosion to brake disc surfaces

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 25,460 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES

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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AP51 FGU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP51 FGU, 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 AP51 FGU registered?

AP51 FGU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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