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RDZ 95

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,320 mi
Last recorded146,320 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 95
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 146,320 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 140,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 139,900 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 139,875 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 139,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,696 miles

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

parking brake 16%

Fail 30 Nov 2017 137,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 135,738 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 133,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 131,270 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 131,257 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 127,837 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 123,962 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 123,952 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 123,944 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sligfht damage side wall tyre off side front

Pass 29 Nov 2011 120,301 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,439 miles

rear brake pipes corroding at ends

Pass 27 Nov 2009 104,942 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 104,933 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 104,913 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,989 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 90,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,543 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 74,511 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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RDZ 95 is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RDZ 95, 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 RDZ 95 registered?

RDZ 95 is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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