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T3 RAG

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,990 mi
Last recorded141,990 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 RAG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 141,990 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 135,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 126,695 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 126,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front and rear brake discs are worn and all pads are getting low

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp len's deteriorating

front brake disc's corroding

front number plate cracked

hazard switch slightly worn

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

oil leak's

slight play in both steering arm's

Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,017 miles

Oil leak

both f/ lower steering arms have play

both r/ top arm bushes have play

f/ number plate cracked

f/discs rusty and lipped

Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 107,084 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 107,084 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,808 miles

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

Oil leak

off side tyre side wall damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,295 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 94,837 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2008 94,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

off side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 89,358 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 89,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,691 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)

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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T3 RAG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T3 RAG, 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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T3 RAG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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