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PO51 PZY

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

184,072 mi
Last recorded184,072 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 PZY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 184,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 181,707 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 171,699 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f height sensor wiring broken

Fail 20 Dec 2018 171,699 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f height sensor wiring broken

Pass 2 Mar 2018 165,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 155,015 miles

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 143,975 miles

Centre fuel / breather pipe corroded at clip

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 132,091 miles

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

O/s/f brake back plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,834 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 101,932 miles

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 5 May 2011 93,504 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 7 May 2010 87,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,223 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Dec 2007 62,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,159 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 38,941 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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PO51 PZY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PO51 PZY, 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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PO51 PZY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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