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FD51 ZPH

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,207 mi
Last recorded157,207 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 ZPH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 157,207 miles

Front & Rear brake pipe(s) are covered in black paint.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Rear (6.3.1d)

N/S & O/S outer sills are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brakes (53%) and Parking brakes (18%) have only just met the requirements.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 152,103 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded,

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 152,296 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear fuel pipe slight corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 151,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc slight worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 145,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 131,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 120,708 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 120,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 112,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some small chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2006 112,089 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2005 95,114 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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FD51 ZPH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD51 ZPH, 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 FD51 ZPH registered?

FD51 ZPH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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