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BD51 CKF

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,004 mi
Last recorded106,004 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,004 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

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

Diff oil leak present.

Engine oil leak present.

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

The nearside front upper drop link gaiter is split.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 106,004 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

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

Diff oil leak present.

Engine oil leak present.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

The nearside front upper drop link gaiter is split.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 80,522 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Dec 2009 80,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Dec 2008 64,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,840 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 52,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,861 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 38,861 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside 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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BD51 CKF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BD51 CKF, 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 BD51 CKF registered?

BD51 CKF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BD51 CKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 CKF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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