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BHZ 3949

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,895 mi
Last recorded116,895 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 3949
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 116,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,001 miles

offside front brake slight noise

Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,203 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,406 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 90,560 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,606 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 83,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,481 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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BHZ 3949 is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BHZ 3949, 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 BHZ 3949 registered?

BHZ 3949 is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BHZ 3949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 3949 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BHZ 3949 have outstanding finance?

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