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B2 REJ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,045 mi
Last recorded81,045 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 REJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 81,045 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two brake pipes which run along floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs very slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,826 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 80,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 79,421 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,961 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,503 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 70,745 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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B2 REJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B2 REJ, 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 B2 REJ registered?

B2 REJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is B2 REJ safe to buy?

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