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RF51 WUP

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,919 mi
Last recorded158,919 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 WUP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2018 158,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes over axle frame (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2017 154,582 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 151,685 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Dec 2016 151,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 145,775 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 145,775 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 140,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 140,269 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 137,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower front arm inner bushes worn

nearside front wheel binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 137,533 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passenger side front brake binding slightly

when park brake applied it fluctuates badly on passenger side

Pass 7 Jun 2012 131,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 131,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 122,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 109,661 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 91,402 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2007 91,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2006 78,304 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 78,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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RF51 WUP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RF51 WUP, 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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RF51 WUP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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