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RJ51 UAO

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,489 mi
Last recorded201,489 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 UAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2017 201,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 196,753 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

grease coming out from around offside rear cv joint

Fail 14 Apr 2016 196,753 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber insecure both front (2.7.2b)

grease coming out from around offside rear cv joint

Pass 20 Apr 2015 190,494 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 190,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 186,441 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 186,421 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2013 182,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 170,334 miles

fuel on metal pipe under the vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2011 166,243 miles

nearside underside fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 155,734 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 124,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 87,698 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 87,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 69,962 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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RJ51 UAO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ51 UAO, 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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RJ51 UAO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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