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CX51 UET

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,629 mi
Last recorded127,629 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 UET
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,629 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 123,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,153 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,706 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,706 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 81,199 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 50,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,683 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

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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CX51 UET is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX51 UET, 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 CX51 UET registered?

CX51 UET is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is CX51 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 UET shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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