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CK51 FKW

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,652 mi
Last recorded139,652 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 FKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 139,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 129,118 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 129,117 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine management light illuminated

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 128,889 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 127,497 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cut to side wall

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 127,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking by tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking by tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut to side wall

Oil leak ()

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 123,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 123,782 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 114,248 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 101,133 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 101,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 95,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 95,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes coated with grease

Nearside front tyre cracking slightly

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly split

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2012 92,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2012 92,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2011 89,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 83,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 80,221 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,151 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 77,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 61,609 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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CK51 FKW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CK51 FKW, 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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CK51 FKW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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