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GL51 TBO

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,738 mi
Last recorded168,738 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 168,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2018 165,932 miles

battery warning light on

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2018 165,862 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery warning light on

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2018 165,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brakepipe to nearside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16/95w 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel bolt loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe to offside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/55/16/95w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery light on dash

oil leak from engine

oil temp on sump disconnected

Pass 3 Nov 2017 156,732 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 148,796 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 145,574 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 145,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 143,624 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 143,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 133,513 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 133,513 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2012 125,633 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 125,633 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 115,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,066 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 89,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,511 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 44,310 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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GL51 TBO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 TBO, 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 GL51 TBO registered?

GL51 TBO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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