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LR51 RWV

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 RWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015
Pass 29 Oct 2014 129,132 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 120,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 119,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 112,146 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 98,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,602 miles

P/steering pump belt cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2008 90,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

P/steering pump belt cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,873 miles

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

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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LR51 RWV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR51 RWV, 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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What year was LR51 RWV registered?

LR51 RWV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LR51 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 RWV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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