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AV51 XLN

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,434 mi
Last recorded151,434 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XLN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 151,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head light aim adjuster broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2021 149,396 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 147,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 145,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 143,829 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,549 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 139,598 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 139,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2015 136,621 miles

coolant system leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,402 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 131,388 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 128,474 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 128,474 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 125,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 121,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 117,359 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges. O/s/f quite bad on inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 113,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 109,237 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 104,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 98,576 miles

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

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 XLN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XLN, 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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What year was AV51 XLN registered?

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

Is AV51 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 XLN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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