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FP51 MLZ

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,204 mi
Last recorded182,204 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 MLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 182,204 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 182,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall cracked/split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front N/S/F Fog lamp in/op

Pass 18 Dec 2017 171,681 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 152,984 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 147,400 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged main fuel pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 140,044 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 140,042 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 139,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heatshield loose advise repair

Pass 17 Feb 2014 134,240 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose advise repair

Fail 17 Feb 2014 134,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose advise repair

Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,062 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 129,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 125,158 miles

MAIN BRAKE PIPES CORRODED,ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 120,924 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 120,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 115,034 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 115,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 102,768 miles

hand brake requires attention

Pass 31 Oct 2007 94,949 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 94,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 80,881 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front discs corroded and worn

movement in steering system

off side under tray damaged

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2005 75,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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FP51 MLZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP51 MLZ, 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 FP51 MLZ registered?

FP51 MLZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is FP51 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 MLZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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