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RF51 HHR

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,118 mi
Last recorded143,118 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 HHR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 143,118 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 136,660 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 136,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,879 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 119,514 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 119,514 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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RF51 HHR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF51 HHR, 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 RF51 HHR registered?

RF51 HHR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is RF51 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 HHR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF51 HHR have outstanding finance?

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