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RV51 AXO

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,270 mi
Last recorded113,270 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 AXO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,270 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 113,270 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 113,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 109,421 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 109,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2017 99,765 miles

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

slightly missing of oil

vehicle in wet condetion

Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,066 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 98,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,593 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 95,592 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2011 80,293 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2011 80,293 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 72,106 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 45,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 45,502 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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RV51 AXO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV51 AXO, 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 RV51 AXO registered?

RV51 AXO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is RV51 AXO safe to buy?

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