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M11 FCP

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,913 mi
Last recorded231,913 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 FCP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 231,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 231,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 230,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 230,545 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 228,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 221,670 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 221,670 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 210,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 198,683 miles

N/S wing mirror glass broken

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Play in O/S of steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2015 198,683 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S wing mirror glass broken

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2014 186,497 miles

Play in inner joints on both track rods

Fail 14 Jan 2014 186,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in inner joints on both track rods

Pass 21 Jan 2013 171,793 miles

N/S/F tyre bold on outer edge

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 171,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F tyre bold on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 157,298 miles

Corrosion on front to back metal brake pipes at side of fuel tank

Excessive black smoke when first presented

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 141,361 miles

Play in inner joints on both track rods

Fail 20 Jan 2011 141,361 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Play in inner joints on both track rods

Pass 19 Jan 2010 124,657 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 108,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 108,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,797 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 92,796 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

n/s/f tyre balding on edges

o/s/r tyre balding on edges

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,897 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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M11 FCP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M11 FCP, 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 M11 FCP registered?

M11 FCP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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