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BO51 GZZ

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,678 mi
Last recorded188,678 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 GZZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 188,678 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

mil light is on

Fail 26 Nov 2019 188,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most/ straight/ upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint and tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most/straight/upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint and tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

mil light is on

Pass 6 Dec 2018 183,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 183,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 180,753 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

low reading on n/s handbrake

Fail 3 Jun 2016 180,753 miles

Fuel system component leaking gas under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

low reading on n/s handbrake

Pass 17 Sep 2015 168,284 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED/WALL

Front WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Nearside Front WORN UNEVEN

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 162,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 162,805 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 157,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2013 157,106 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2012 145,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 145,207 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2011 127,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 7 Oct 2011 127,245 miles

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

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 105,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 90,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 69,567 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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BO51 GZZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BO51 GZZ, 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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BO51 GZZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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