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GJ51 TZZ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,348 mi
Last recorded174,348 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TZZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 174,348 miles

(Headlamps cloudy)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (All) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 174,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

(Headlamps cloudy)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (All) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 170,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 166,922 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner sills corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2017 162,902 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Thin On Inner Edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil Leak

Fail 28 Mar 2017 162,902 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ...Both Front... (3.5.1i)

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Thin On Inner Edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil Leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 159,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 27 Mar 2015 149,593 miles

rear discs lipped

slight play off side front steering arm

Fail 27 Mar 2015 149,593 miles

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

rear discs lipped

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 13 Mar 2014 142,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 134,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 125,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,987 miles

under trays fitted

Oil leak

both front discs lipped

engine covers fitted

offside rear pads wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,718 miles

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,066 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,644 miles

both front brake disc.s corroded but not to exccess

headlamps set slightly low automatic hight adjusters fitted

parking brake efficiecy only just above failure rate

Pass 4 Aug 2005 44,888 miles

offside outer seat belt catch just acceptble [rear]

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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GJ51 TZZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ51 TZZ, 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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GJ51 TZZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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