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RO51 WTU

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,191 mi
Last recorded197,191 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 197,191 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin To excess (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 188,345 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 188,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 180,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 179,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

power steering fluid leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 171,389 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 171,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 158,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 143,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front bumper slight damage

Fail 6 Aug 2012 143,534 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front bumper slight damage

Pass 17 Aug 2011 122,713 miles

Front discs worn to minimum service limit

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake application uneven brakes require further bedding in as all components New

Fail 10 Aug 2011 122,299 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front discs worn to minimum service limit

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,784 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Underside of vehicle partly covered in plastic trim

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,791 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,384 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,648 miles

Front discs worn.

Dent on rim, inner edge of o/s/f wheel.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,610 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 WTU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

RO51 WTU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is RO51 WTU safe to buy?

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