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RN51 FVM

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

216,289 mi
Last recorded216,289 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 216,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 208,228 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 208,213 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 199,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 181,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 159,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 133,939 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop-link rubber boot split

Pass 31 Oct 2006 114,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 99,001 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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RN51 FVM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RN51 FVM, 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 RN51 FVM registered?

RN51 FVM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is RN51 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 FVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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