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RV51 DXR

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,325 mi
Last recorded104,325 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 DXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,325 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear seats. ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both images poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear seats. ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both images poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,893 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,752 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,608 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,084 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres 2-3mm and badly worn edges

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,815 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

front tyres 2-3mm and badly worn edges

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,250 miles

front brake discs corroded

stone chips windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,742 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres 2.0mm

rear wheel rims dented

Fail 16 Jun 2014 62,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres on wear bars and very low on edges

front brake discs corroded

offside rear inner side light not working

offside rear tyre on wear bars

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades starting to smear in operation

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,751 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 35,548 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,310 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,220 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,315 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 DXR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DXR, 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 DXR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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