MOT Status
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144,931 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both offside front lower outer ball joint gaitors perishing
fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre perishing & sidewall cuts
Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower both lower ball joint boots perishing
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
fuel cap seal perishing
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower both lower ball joint boots perishing
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
fuel cap seal perishing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1x brake pipe by fuel tank corroding
Front brake discs corroded inner surfaces
Front tyres worn inner edges
Front/rear brake pipe corroded(by fuel tank)
Parking brake effeciency low 17%
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake discs corroded inner surfaces
Front tyres worn inner edges
Front/rear brake pipe corroded(by fuel tank)
Metal brake pipes by fuel tank starting to corrode
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO51 AFZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 RO51 AFZ, 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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What year was RO51 AFZ registered?
RO51 AFZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2001.
Is RO51 AFZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RO51 AFZ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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