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MW51 GXU

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,465 mi
Last recorded139,465 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 GXU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,465 miles

misfire on engine !!

Fail 17 Mar 2016 139,378 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

misfire on engine !!

Pass 23 Mar 2015 131,349 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 130,150 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 130,148 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2013 128,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Scuffing on front tyres. Corrosion starting on rear brake pipes.

Pass 28 May 2012 123,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 117,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,890 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres low on edges.

o/s/r door will not open from outside.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 110,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front and n/s/r tyres low on edges.

o/s/r door will not open from outside.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 103,577 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 100,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 91,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 75,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

engine under tray cover fitted

front pads appear low recommend further investigation

rear discs corroded on out side edges

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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MW51 GXU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW51 GXU, 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 MW51 GXU registered?

MW51 GXU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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