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RD51 WSD

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,493 mi
Last recorded160,493 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 WSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 160,493 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 160,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm/rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner joint on steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 150,610 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 143,303 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 140,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 137,077 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured tyre valve (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured tyre valve (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 134,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 132,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 131,554 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 129,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,007 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 125,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 115,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,573 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009
Pass 23 Jul 2008 98,470 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,214 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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RD51 WSD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RD51 WSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RD51 WSD registered?

RD51 WSD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is RD51 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 WSD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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