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CU51 TCT

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,559 mi
Last recorded52,559 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TCT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,559 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,743 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 49,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,716 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 45,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,956 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,424 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,907 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,355 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,330 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,445 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 13,061 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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CU51 TCT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CU51 TCT, 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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What year was CU51 TCT registered?

CU51 TCT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CU51 TCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 TCT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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