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AV51 GUJ

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,931 mi
Last recorded178,931 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GUJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 178,931 miles

Nearside Front Calliper binding

Fail 2 Mar 2017 178,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Calliper binding

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 167,789 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

wipers do not park properly

Fail 16 Mar 2016 167,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And inner tyre wall cracked & perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Battery warning lamp on

Centre stop lamp does not work

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

wipers do not park properly

Fail 27 Mar 2015 155,962 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 155,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 143,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 133,168 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Mar 2012 116,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,481 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 87,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,426 miles

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

nearside front tyre very low inner edge

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,496 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 56,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,325 miles

n/s/f tyre low on both 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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AV51 GUJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV51 GUJ, 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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AV51 GUJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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