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JCZ 6440

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,024 mi
Last recorded87,024 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 6440
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 87,024 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Fail 9 May 2017 87,024 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Pass 9 May 2016 85,070 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

high level stop light not working

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 85,070 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

high level stop light not working

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 82,781 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 81,758 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear upper stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,199 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 77,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,611 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades perished but userbal

slight play in near and off side front tie bars / track rods inner ball joints

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,268 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 53,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,141 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,838 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 34,284 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 34,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JCZ 6440 is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JCZ 6440, 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 JCZ 6440 registered?

JCZ 6440 is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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