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CX51 UGW

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,997 mi
Last recorded206,997 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 UGW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 206,997 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 206,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2020 197,203 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 197,203 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 177,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 161,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 149,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 129,785 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 117,370 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 107,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

nearside front and offside front tyres inner and outer edges wearing bald

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 100,893 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

nearside front and offside front tyres inner and outer edges wearing bald

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,459 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,824 miles

slight corrosion/pitting to front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

locking wheel nut is stuck in bolt at n/s rear wheel , bolt is secure

slight corrosion to edges of all brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres are worn on edges and on the legal limit , replacement is imminent

slight imbalance to front brakes = 14%

Fail 10 Oct 2007 70,526 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres are worn on edges and on the legal limit , replacement is imminent

Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,845 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight imbalance to front and rear footbrake and o/s handbrake is slightly low compared to n/s, new rear discs and pads have been fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2006 63,845 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight imbalance to front brakes

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 UGW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX51 UGW, 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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CX51 UGW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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