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RG51 CXA

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,718 mi
Last recorded166,718 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 CXA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 166,718 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2016 158,089 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 148,349 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 148,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 138,691 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 127,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 116,468 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 116,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,785 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 87,682 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 76,725 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 76,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Airbag light on at time of test

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,497 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 67,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 68,945 miles

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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RG51 CXA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RG51 CXA, 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 RG51 CXA registered?

RG51 CXA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is RG51 CXA safe to buy?

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