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RG51 DXM

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,369 mi
Last recorded132,369 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 DXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 132,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 131,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 130,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,066 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 119,056 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 119,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 119,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,930 miles

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

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2016 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2015 105,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 106,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,121 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 79,121 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,415 miles

Hand brake readings low

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,402 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 55,391 miles

corrosion apparent on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2005 48,489 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 DXM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG51 DXM registered?

RG51 DXM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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