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OE51 CVH

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,788 mi
Last recorded179,788 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 CVH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 179,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Aug 2013 173,188 miles

nearside main brake pipe incorrectly routed not in its proper clips (POOR REPAIR)

nearside wiper small split

Fail 30 Jul 2013 173,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper small split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 161,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 150,140 miles

inner edges of front tyres wearing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 149,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

inner edges of front tyres wearing

Pass 7 May 2010 136,081 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 28 May 2009 121,594 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Plastic covering underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 104,339 miles

front of under vehicle covered with plastic.

plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,269 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 68,954 miles

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

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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OE51 CVH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE51 CVH, 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

How do I check the history of OE51 CVH?

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What year was OE51 CVH registered?

OE51 CVH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is OE51 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 CVH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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