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RV51 CVO

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,263 mi
Last recorded124,263 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 CVO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 124,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 122,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 119,072 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 115,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 112,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 106,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 100,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 96,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,751 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 80,962 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,436 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,346 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 62,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,606 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,083 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted † †both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,063 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 CVO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CVO, 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

How do I check the history of RV51 CVO?

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What year was RV51 CVO registered?

RV51 CVO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is RV51 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 CVO shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV51 CVO have outstanding finance?

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