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AM51 RJV

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,753 mi
Last recorded116,753 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 116,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 14 Dec 2011 102,253 miles

Hand brake only made minimum totals with a high amount of pressure at the lever

Nearside front antiroll bar linkage upper ball joint gaiter torn

Offside front brake pipe in the inner wing rusty and shailing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,445 miles

Cut in near side rear tyre tread 12mm too cords.

Metal brake pipe front too nearside rear flex pipe corroded.

Metal brake pipe front too offside rear flex pipe corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 80,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Metal brake pipe front too nearside rear flex pipe corroded.

Metal brake pipe front too offside rear flex pipe corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 64,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 29 Dec 2008 49,564 miles

N/S Brake hose catches N/S innerwing cover slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2008 49,564 miles

N/S Brake hose catches N/S innerwing cover slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 31,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,318 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 14,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 12,056 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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AM51 RJV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AM51 RJV, 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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AM51 RJV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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