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N500 ACS

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,549 mi
Last recorded126,549 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 ACS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 126,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,415 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 118,359 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,100 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2013 93,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,769 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 86,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,318 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,879 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 76,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,948 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on outside edges

Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,916 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 65,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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N500 ACS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol 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 N500 ACS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N500 ACS registered?

N500 ACS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is N500 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 ACS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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