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ML51 FZS

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,006 mi
Last recorded177,006 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 FZS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 177,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 170,887 miles

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

both front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Apr 2018 170,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2017 164,733 miles

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

o/sn/s front head light lens starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Mar 2017 164,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

o/sn/s front head light lens starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2016 159,295 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Mar 2015 156,843 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Mar 2014 155,164 miles

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting top deteriorate

Fail 6 Mar 2014 155,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting top deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2013 154,056 miles

o/sn/s rear brake pipes ned cleaning

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Feb 2013 154,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/sn/s rear brake pipes ned cleaning

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2012 151,145 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Feb 2011 148,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

slight travel in hand brake

Pass 19 Feb 2011 148,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

slight travel in hand brake

Pass 13 Feb 2010 144,733 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light staying on

engine light staying on

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Feb 2010 144,733 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light staying on

engine light staying on

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2009 141,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 136,104 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 136,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 130,850 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 125,695 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 125,689 miles

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)

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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ML51 FZS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ML51 FZS, 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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ML51 FZS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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