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RO51 MJX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MJX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on the boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

EML illuminating, vehicle first use before 1st July 2003

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on the boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the jacking point - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both front lens's missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,632 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 102,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,954 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 4 Jan 2018 98,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 6 Oct 2016 96,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,973 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,704 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2012 91,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,387 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,211 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 76,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,957 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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RO51 MJX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 MJX registered?

RO51 MJX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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