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R9 FEH

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 FEH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016

Both rear sills are starting to corrode around jacking points

windscreen washers are poor

Pass 8 May 2015 129,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,499 miles

screw ino/s/r tyre

wear all disc

Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,591 miles

front disc rusty

wet test

Pass 16 Nov 2011 122,557 miles

front disc rusty

front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 122,276 miles

all tyresworn low

wear all disc

Pass 7 Oct 2009 120,272 miles

wear front disc

Pass 21 Oct 2008 119,678 miles

front brakes getting low

slight play in nearside front link rod and both front link rod gaitors slpit

Pass 17 Oct 2007 115,241 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 115,241 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 110,963 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R9 FEH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R9 FEH, 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 R9 FEH registered?

R9 FEH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is R9 FEH safe to buy?

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