MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
exhaust starting to deteriorate
o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
exhaust starting to deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes starting top deteriorate
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
o/sn/s rear brake pipes ned cleaning
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/sn/s rear brake pipes ned cleaning
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
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)
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?
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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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