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P418 BAP

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,678 mi
Last recorded169,678 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 BAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 169,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 156,183 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 156,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 145,090 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 141,828 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 131,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,557 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 107,655 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 107,655 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 99,769 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,850 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 81,107 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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P418 BAP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P418 BAP, 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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P418 BAP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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The MOT history for P418 BAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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