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MF51 EPZ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,888 mi
Last recorded160,888 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 EPZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 160,888 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 151,817 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 141,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 128,176 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 114,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 100,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,410 miles

Front number plate water marked .

Fail 26 Feb 2011 91,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate water marked .

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,193 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 81,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 75,688 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge / sidewall.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake imbalanced @ 24%

Pass 20 Mar 2006 61,972 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 61,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

advise oil level low in engine

advise screw in offside rear tyre 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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MF51 EPZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EPZ, 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 MF51 EPZ registered?

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

Is MF51 EPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 EPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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