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MJ51 LUL

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,175 mi
Last recorded147,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 LUL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,175 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 12 Jul 2023 147,173 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central brake light inoperative

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 18 Oct 2021 146,159 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust flexy broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexy broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 136,503 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion developing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,152 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,458 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 117,292 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe heavily corroded strongly recommend changing ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union where the metal pipe meets the flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,700 miles

flexi pipe has slight blow

fuel pipe corroded (no leaks)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,766 miles

nsr brake binding slightly ,

Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,065 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 103,058 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,867 miles

slight exhaust leak flexys, rear brake lines corroded & fuel, undertrays damaged, both rear tyres very close to limit inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2012 95,859 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight exhaust leak flexys, rear brake lines corroded & fuel, undertrays damaged, both rear tyres very close to limit inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs poor

Fail 19 Aug 2011 79,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs poor

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,773 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,912 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low and front 70% worn

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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MJ51 LUL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ51 LUL, 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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MJ51 LUL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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