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OIL 9246

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,858 mi
Last recorded88,858 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 9246
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,858 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector/bulbs (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure reflector/bulbs (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Fail 18 Dec 2014 80,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,803 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 77,801 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 70,725 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,967 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,010 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 59,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake weak offside nearside headlight inners loose

Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 45,533 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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OIL 9246 is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OIL 9246, 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 OIL 9246 registered?

OIL 9246 is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is OIL 9246 safe to buy?

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