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CK51 FWD

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,322 mi
Last recorded154,322 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 FWD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 154,322 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s forward facing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

movement in o/s rack end[drum stick] not yet excessive

Fail 25 Apr 2019 154,322 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s forward facing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

movement in o/s rack end[drum stick] not yet excessive

Pass 19 Apr 2018 147,805 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 147,805 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s + o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 141,987 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,983 miles

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

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

advise wear at front nearside tyre edge

Pass 24 Jan 2015 122,359 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,403 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,611 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 81,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,243 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 74,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,643 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,436 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 62,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 58,169 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 FWD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CK51 FWD, 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 FWD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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