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MF51 EPX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,187 mi
Last recorded142,187 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 EPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 142,187 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 119,687 miles

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

heat sheild loose

Fail 23 Jul 2013 119,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

heat sheild loose

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,488 miles

Advise heavy cracking to N/S/R Tyre but is not showing the ply-chords at this time.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 105,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise heavy cracking to N/S/R Tyre but is not showing the ply-chords at this time.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,927 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,911 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 82,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,319 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,694 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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MF51 EPX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF51 EPX, 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 MF51 EPX registered?

MF51 EPX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 7 October 2001.

Is MF51 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 EPX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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