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MA51 RBV

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,259 mi
Last recorded163,259 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2023 163,259 miles

Fuel pipe leaking FRONT TO REAR (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED BY FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FLEXIBLE PIPES BEHIND DOWNPIPES (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE WEAK COMPARED TO NEARSIDE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 159,350 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear drop down links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone pin and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 156,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 151,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 138,023 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front drop down links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop down link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 132,246 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front drop down links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,519 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)

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

advise fuel lines for corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 103,897 miles

advise front track control arms mounting bushes

note-:255/40`s rear 235 /55`s front

Pass 25 May 2011 98,703 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 98,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 92,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 85,447 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 77,769 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2007 69,434 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 63,795 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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MA51 RBV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA51 RBV, 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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MA51 RBV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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