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RD51 ZCX

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,145 mi
Last recorded204,145 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 ZCX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 204,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 202,189 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 202,189 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 195,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 190,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 183,239 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 179,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 171,088 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 171,088 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 163,806 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 163,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 158,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 143,954 miles

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

o/s/f has split in side wall to cords 15 mm

Fail 27 Oct 2008 143,950 miles

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

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

o/s/f has split in side wall to cords 15 mm

Pass 5 Nov 2007 117,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 94,327 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 73,598 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 73,957 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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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RD51 ZCX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZCX, 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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What year was RD51 ZCX registered?

RD51 ZCX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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