MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heavy corrosion on fuel lines
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
heavy corrosion on fuel lines
front brake discs deteriorated slightly.
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake discs deteriorated slightly
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front brake discs pads - wear appear low.
wear & corrosion to both front brake discs (inner face).
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RV51 DBY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?
RV51 DBY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2001.
Is RV51 DBY safe to buy?
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