MOT Status
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249,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to suspension and subframes
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REMAINING STEEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column shaft appears to be rubbing the exhaust occasionally causing wear at the collapsible section
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column shaft appears to be rubbing the exhaust occasionally causing wear at the collapsible section
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills next to rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
headlamps deteriorated
knock from front suspension
self levelling light on dash
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear boot . (3.6.B.2c)
rear diff slight oil leak
self leveling light on dash
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear boot . (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pipes greased restricting view
engine oil topped up 2 ltr for test
rear axle oil leak
self leveling suspenion warning on dash. o/s/f level sensor link bar disconected
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pipes greased restricting view
engine oil topped up 2 ltr for test
rear axle oil leak
self leveling suspenion warning on dash. o/s/f level sensor link bar disconected
Fuel pipe/s corroded
osf active suspension bracket not attached
self leveling sus inop
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
osf active suspension bracket not attached
self leveling sus inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf active link not attached
self leveling suspension inop
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front to rear brake pipes blistered and slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged
n/s/r tyre 3mm 235/45 17
o/s/f brake reading fluctuating
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel level low and light on
n/s/r tyre 2-3mm
o/s/r tyre 3-4mm 235/45 17
front brake discs worn
o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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JC51 EJC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 JC51 EJC, 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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JC51 EJC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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