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RO51 MXV

2001 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,629 mi
Last recorded177,629 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MXV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 177,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 168,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 168,121 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2013 161,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 148,023 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 135,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 135,580 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 122,405 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,848 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 91,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,242 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,319 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,866 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 70,835 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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RO51 MXV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RO51 MXV, 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 RO51 MXV registered?

RO51 MXV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RO51 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 MXV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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