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RV51 CYL

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

158,682 mi
Last recorded158,682 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 CYL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 158,682 miles

Sillcovers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2024 158,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2023 158,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 157,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 157,002 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and engine covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 29 Sep 2020 155,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm cracking/perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 29 Sep 2020 155,801 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm cracking/perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 150,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake requirement just met

Pass 10 Mar 2018 146,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 141,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016
Fail 27 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 133,635 miles

Off side front fender damaged

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 133,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side front fender damaged

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 118,483 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2013 118,082 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2012 112,155 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 112,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 108,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front engine undertray loose and insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2011 106,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,325 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 100,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2008 87,535 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 83,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,097 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 64,960 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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RV51 CYL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV51 CYL, 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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RV51 CYL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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