MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,643 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel pipes from tank to engine corroded
Heavy corrosion to both rear inner sills, outside of prescribed area
High level stop lamp not working
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all metal pipes from tank to engine corroded ()
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear seal corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all metal pipes from tank to engine corroded ()
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear seal corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded ()
Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor inner hinge broken (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear inner sill/jacking point heavily corroded and holed
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear inner sill/jacking point heavily corroded and holed
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded ()
Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor inner hinge broken (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear inner sill/jacking point heavily corroded and holed
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear inner sill/jacking point heavily corroded and holed
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Also fouling shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Projector loose in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Also fouling shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Projector loose in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Heavily corroded ()
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, most likely within 30cm of seat belt but can't see where belt mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi mounting clamp fractured due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, most likely within 30cm of seat belt but can't see where belt mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (covers fitted not allowing full inspection) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlamp output slightly reduced possible bulb
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (covers fitted not allowing full inspection) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front headlamp slightly dim/discoloured
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
small chip in wind screen outside zone A
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
small chip in wind screen outside zone A
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight leak from flexible front exhaust section
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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GX51 BZY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 GX51 BZY, 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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GX51 BZY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2001.
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