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VA51 DHL

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 DHL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 128,013 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 127,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 127,106 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 127,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 127,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes next to tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 126,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 113,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 113,037 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 109,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 109,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 104,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

front tyres worn on outer

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Jan 2016 104,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

front tyres worn on outer

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,190 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,437 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 94,473 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,802 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,648 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 75,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,228 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 72,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,647 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,402 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,028 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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VA51 DHL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VA51 DHL, 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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VA51 DHL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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