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BD51 CLO

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,654 mi
Last recorded178,654 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2010 178,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Mar 2009 168,269 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 145,844 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,122 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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BD51 CLO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD51 CLO, 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 CLO registered?

BD51 CLO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is BD51 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 CLO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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