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MA51 DDL

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,738 mi
Last recorded106,738 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DDL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 106,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,554 miles

ADVISE;STONE CHIPS TO FRONT SCREEN,FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED/SLIGHTLY WORN,REAR FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE, SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 1 Aug 2007 75,873 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 75,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,878 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 64,878 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 52,306 miles

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

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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MA51 DDL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA51 DDL, 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 MA51 DDL registered?

MA51 DDL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is MA51 DDL safe to buy?

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