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RG51 FVO

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,218 mi
Last recorded160,218 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FVO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 160,218 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 132,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 129,484 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 120,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 120,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,466 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,875 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 106,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working replaced both rear bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,609 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear lights srarting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 98,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear lights srarting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,230 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Fail 13 Feb 2014 73,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,826 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,826 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake pad wire adrift

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,061 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,947 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 36,926 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,913 miles

Offside front tyrte worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,143 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 19,913 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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RG51 FVO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RG51 FVO, 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 RG51 FVO registered?

RG51 FVO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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