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RV51 YSZ

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,011 mi
Last recorded171,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 171,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 166,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 162,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 159,033 miles

parking brake may need repairs or adjustment

Pass 12 Jul 2021 154,028 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 147,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 141,108 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 141,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 135,967 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,526 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,311 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 128,304 miles

Braking system leaking offside rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

metal fuel line on nearside rusting

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links ball joint slight play

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 123,637 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 123,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,343 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 119,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 117,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside mirror back cracked and slightly insecure

slight corrosion inner edge of froint discs

Fail 5 Jan 2013 117,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside mirror back cracked and slightly insecure

slight corrosion inner edge of froint discs

Pass 4 Jan 2012 114,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,804 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

non obligatory lamp damaged

washer bottle leaking

Fail 18 Dec 2008 83,139 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

non obligatory lamp damaged

washer bottle leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2007 73,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp bulb holder insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp bulb holder insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2006 67,219 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 58,505 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2005 58,505 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YSZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSZ, 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 YSZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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