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RV51 EAY

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,523 mi
Last recorded83,523 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 EAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,424 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,424 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,807 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,817 miles

Cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,951 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,951 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 65,887 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,836 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders, advise tracking may require adjustment/checking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,172 miles

offside rear road spring corroded

rear brake pads appear low

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,514 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,036 miles

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

n/s/r inner edge of tyre 1.6 mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.worn too 2mm

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 EAY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

RV51 EAY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is RV51 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 EAY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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