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RK51 PXB

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,520 mi
Last recorded168,520 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 PXB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 168,520 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 165,184 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 165,184 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 162,270 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 159,451 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 157,020 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 157,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 154,065 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 154,065 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 150,494 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 150,494 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 146,452 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 146,452 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 142,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 136,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 121,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 121,614 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 111,111 miles

slight cracking to offside front tyre inner wall noted

slight wear in both front antiroll bar link ball joints noted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 111,092 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 94,253 miles

n/s/r,o/s/f and offside rear tyres splitting on side walls

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,015 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,690 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,874 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 60,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,096 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 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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