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AV51 CWA

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,568 mi
Last recorded131,568 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,568 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 124,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,878 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,332 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 105,953 miles

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

the front offside brake is dragin slighty

Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,985 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 100,983 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,572 miles

nearside and offside anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 85,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,341 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 79,341 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,880 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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AV51 CWA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green 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 AV51 CWA, 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 AV51 CWA registered?

AV51 CWA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is AV51 CWA safe to buy?

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