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M55 DAA

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 DAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 120,324 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 109,139 miles

Nearside door mirror lens is fading

Offside front tyre wall is cut and both front tyres are worn at edges, Rear tyres are worn at inner edges

Fail 22 May 2012 109,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet catch is stiff

Nearside door mirror lens is fading

Offside front tyre wall is cut and both front tyres are worn at edges, Rear tyres are worn at inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,035 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 78,450 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 74,168 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 74,168 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 64,153 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 64,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 54,146 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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M55 DAA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M55 DAA, 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 M55 DAA registered?

M55 DAA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is M55 DAA safe to buy?

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