MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,223 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
oil leak
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
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)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both sides rear discs slight worn
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
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)
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.
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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.
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What year was RV51 DFX registered?
RV51 DFX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 November 2001.
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