MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both sides front to rear at rear down side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Partial outer sill covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear near fuel tank and at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills, sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear near fuel tank and at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills, sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Not tested, buckle missing (5.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both flexible (7.1.2)
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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight cracking to offside front tyre inner wall noted
slight wear in both front antiroll bar link ball joints noted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight cracking to offside front tyre inner wall
n/s/r,o/s/f and offside rear tyres splitting on side walls
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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RK51 PXB is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 PXB, 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 PXB is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2001.
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