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L333 AWB

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,627 mi
Last recorded146,627 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 AWB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 146,627 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 146,627 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 137,472 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 137,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 124,417 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 124,417 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 120,324 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 120,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,785 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 110,781 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 96,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,773 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blade rubbers worn.

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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L333 AWB is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L333 AWB, 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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L333 AWB is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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