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GL51 OUP

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,085 mi
Last recorded177,085 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OUP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 177,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 177,085 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 172,408 miles

Exhaust corroded around welds for flexi pipes

Nearside Front Brake sticking slightly

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

Nearside Front strut bump stop deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 167,387 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion around exhaust flexi pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2018 167,384 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion around exhaust flexi pipes

Pass 3 May 2017 164,858 miles

Nearside Front brake sticks slightly

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 164,858 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake sticks slightly

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 153,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 140,288 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear suspension airbags deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 140,288 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear suspension airbags deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 129,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 115,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 115,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,931 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 20 Oct 2010 84,525 miles

o/s/f h/light leveling arm ball joint worn

Fail 20 Oct 2010 84,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f h/light leveling arm ball joint worn

Fail 17 Nov 2009 72,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2007 57,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GL51 OUP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GL51 OUP, 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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GL51 OUP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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