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RG51 GZK

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,572 mi
Last recorded248,572 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GZK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 248,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre outer walls slight cuts and tred is deteriorating

nearside front inner steering tie rod joint slight play

nearside front tyre worn on inner tred

offside front position lamp slightly dim

Fail 6 Dec 2014 247,717 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre outer walls slight cuts and tred is deteriorating

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside front inner steering tie rod joint slight play

nearside front tyre worn on inner tred

offside front position lamp slightly dim

Pass 31 Dec 2013 224,035 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 193,619 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 192,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 GZK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RG51 GZK, 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 GZK registered?

RG51 GZK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RG51 GZK safe to buy?

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