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BV970MZ

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

330,564 mi
Last recorded330,564 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV970MZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 330,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2018 329,897 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

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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BV970MZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BV970MZ, 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 BV970MZ registered?

BV970MZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is BV970MZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV970MZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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