MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
tested in wet weather conditions
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
tested in wet weather conditions
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front brake slightly binding
Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front brake slightly binding
Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Small chip in windscreen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Small chip in windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipes (front to rear) slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front headlamp beam image dim
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RE51 TWP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 RE51 TWP, 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 RE51 TWP registered?
RE51 TWP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is RE51 TWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for RE51 TWP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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