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MM51 UBZ

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

212,313 mi
Last recorded212,313 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 212,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 208,133 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated, indicating faulty sensor

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly horn sound is quite gritty (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 208,091 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh and grainy (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated, indicating faulty sensor

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 203,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both sills nearside and offside, inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2019 203,367 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both sills nearside and offside, inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 190,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 193,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 193,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2016 188,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 182,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 173,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 164,992 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 164,218 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 152,937 miles

all tyres worn on edges, nearside rear heavily on inner edge

flexi exhaust pipes blowing, close to excessive

Fail 3 Nov 2012 152,933 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges, nearside rear heavily on inner edge

flexi exhaust pipes blowing, close to excessive

Pass 31 Oct 2011 142,450 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 142,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2010 132,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 132,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 124,007 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 123,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,118 miles

Some movement in rear anti-roll bar, nearside link bottom joint

Some movement in rear anti-roll bar, offside link bottom joint

Pass 24 Apr 2008 99,453 miles

slight play in both rear antiroll bar drop links

slight play off/side/rear lower arm outer bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2008 99,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in both rear antiroll bar drop links

slight play off/side/rear lower arm outer bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2007 89,531 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,584 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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MM51 UBZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MM51 UBZ, 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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MM51 UBZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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