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PE51 GJZ

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,320 mi
Last recorded195,320 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 GJZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 195,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 186,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 172,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 159,127 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 150,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 130,457 miles

Cant fully test n/s/rear outer seat belt due to child seat fitted

Front prop shaft coupling has play

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 130,457 miles

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

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

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

Cant fully test n/s/rear outer seat belt due to child seat fitted

Front prop shaft coupling has play

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,959 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 116,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,473 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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PE51 GJZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE51 GJZ, 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 PE51 GJZ registered?

PE51 GJZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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