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PO51 XUD

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,635 mi
Last recorded138,635 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 138,635 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber deterioted

undertray fitted all views covered

Pass 19 Jun 2020 135,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 132,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 128,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,786 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 134,203 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour both headlight bulbs different colour (1.7.6)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front control arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front control arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 120,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 117,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall damage. also nail in tyre.

Fail 22 May 2015

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall damage. also nail in tyre.

Pass 23 May 2014 110,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood.

Fail 22 May 2014 110,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 108,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 108,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,934 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 96,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 89,052 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 73,673 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 XUD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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