MOT Status
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172,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil leak but not excessive.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear to centre.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre rear. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not fitted to front of vehicle. (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak but not excessive.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear to centre.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre rear. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear 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))
Offside Rear 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
eml on
front wipers split at ends
fuel cap seal cracked
fuel pipe corroded
headlight washers inop
inner faces front brake discs corroded
n/s head light bulb holder, tab missing but still secure
n/s track rod end, locking collar missing
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
n/s/f sill slightly corroded
n/s/r sill lip slightly corroded
n/s/r tyre slight bulge inner wall, worn low, close to/on legal limit on edge of centre 3/4 of tread, bald/thin very inner edge
o/s/f sill corroded/holed
o/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit, 2mm
o/s/r sill lip corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing low, close to legal limit inner edge
oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
rear brake flexi pipes cracking
scratches/marks on front screen above wipers
slight noise when o/s/r wheel spun, brake?
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
eml on
front wipers split at ends
fuel cap seal cracked
fuel pipe corroded
headlight washers inop
inner faces front brake discs corroded
n/s head light bulb holder, tab missing but still secure
n/s track rod end, locking collar missing
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
n/s/f sill slightly corroded
n/s/r sill lip slightly corroded
n/s/r tyre slight bulge inner wall, worn low, close to/on legal limit on edge of centre 3/4 of tread, bald/thin very inner edge
o/s/f sill corroded/holed
o/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit, 2mm
o/s/r sill lip corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing low, close to legal limit inner edge
oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
rear brake flexi pipes cracking
scratches/marks on front screen above wipers
slight noise when o/s/r wheel spun, brake?
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
headlamp washer not working?
offside number plate light abit loose been tapped up?
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
headlamp washer not working?
offside number plate light abit loose been tapped up?
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front brake discs corroded/lipped/worn
n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low, worn low inner edge
o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded at end
o/s/f sill slightly corroded by jacking point
o/s/r indicator pale
o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge
oil leak
p.a.s pipes damp/wet
slight play n/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint
unable to complete brake test, brake pipe leaking, dangerous, do not drive vehicle!
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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RY51 TSV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 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 RY51 TSV, 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 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RY51 TSV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 January 2002.
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