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RE51 TWP

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 TWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 162,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 162,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 155,011 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 155,071 miles

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 150,137 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 150,137 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 142,131 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 142,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 135,567 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 129,788 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 129,788 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 123,179 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 123,179 miles

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 115,073 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 115,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 104,565 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,751 miles

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.

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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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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