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RV51 DFX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,223 mi
Last recorded147,223 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 DFX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 147,223 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 147,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 144,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 142,460 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 142,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,542 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 141,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 140,535 miles

Engine has a slight leak.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bumper has a slight damage.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 139,080 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 139,080 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 136,899 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 136,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 132,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 132,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2010 127,252 miles

both sides rear discs slight worn

Pass 19 Dec 2009 121,890 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 114,599 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing poss tracking out

both rear indicator bulbs starting to lose colour

small stone chip o/s/f screen less than 10mm

strong advice both rear tyres wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 13 Nov 2007 107,718 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 99,861 miles

DARK GLASS FITTED TO BOTH FROUNT DOORS †BOTH REAR DOORS AND REAR WINDOW

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 82,804 miles

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

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

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

PLAY IN BOTH REAR ROLL BAR LINKS.

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 DFX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DFX, 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 RV51 DFX registered?

RV51 DFX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is RV51 DFX safe to buy?

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