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FV51 JVO

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,698 mi
Last recorded248,698 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 JVO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 248,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 227,201 miles

ALL SHOCKS REDUCED EFFICENCY

BOTH FRONT SHOCK BUMP STOPS DETEORATED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIHHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

TRACTION LAMP ACTIVATED

Fail 19 Mar 2013 227,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL SHOCKS REDUCED EFFICENCY

BOTH FRONT SHOCK BUMP STOPS DETEORATED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIHHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

TRACTION LAMP ACTIVATED

Pass 30 Mar 2012 203,178 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 186,508 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 186,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 162,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 137,348 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 137,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 117,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,066 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 82,926 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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FV51 JVO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV51 JVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV51 JVO registered?

FV51 JVO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is FV51 JVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 JVO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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