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RK51 PNX

2001 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,932 mi
Last recorded182,932 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 PNX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 182,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 176,301 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills weak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Oct 2021 176,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n/s/r inner sills weak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 171,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 171,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 166,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn low on edges limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm worn on edges limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes from offside rear to nearside rear above subframe and brake pipes beside offside rear inner sill corroded meeting front pipes on limit for test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 158,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section of front section of exhaust system (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes above rear subframe and by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 126,678 miles

N/S/R tyre at 3mm

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 120,347 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 111,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 103,587 miles

horn poor

rear number plate de-lamwnating

Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 86,817 miles

a.flexi part of exhaust blowing

a.o/s/r drop link has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,473 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,742 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 65,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,260 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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RK51 PNX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RK51 PNX, 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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RK51 PNX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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