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MC51 MSV

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

210,450 mi
Last recorded210,450 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 MSV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 May 2016 210,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 201,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 198,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

exhaust front pipe loose and leakig gas

exhaust heat sheild loose/fouling rear prop shaft

horn tone low

offside rear lower suspension hub bush slight play/wear

Pass 13 Dec 2013 187,022 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 176,163 miles

both front brake disc inner surfaces heavily worn/scored.

both rear brake discs worn/lipped,

Pass 13 Dec 2011 166,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 158,610 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 145,311 miles

handbrake nearside and offside very low effort, only just met mot requirements

Pass 28 Nov 2008 130,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear hand brake requires attention

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 125,519 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 109,259 miles

wiper blades smear when checked at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2005 81,475 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn to 1.6mm on inside of tread

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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MC51 MSV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MC51 MSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC51 MSV registered?

MC51 MSV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is MC51 MSV safe to buy?

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