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P90 TJR

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,790 mi
Last recorded199,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 TJR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 199,790 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 199,789 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2011 197,758 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 197,758 miles

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

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

Slight play N/S/F anti-roll bar link

Pass 18 Jun 2010 182,520 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 182,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 170,930 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 170,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 162,076 miles

rear pads getting down

Pass 18 May 2007 146,351 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 146,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise: Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2006 120,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P90 TJR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P90 TJR, 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 P90 TJR registered?

P90 TJR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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