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RV51 EKH

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,718 mi
Last recorded190,718 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 190,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 182,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 176,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 167,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 157,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 157,540 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 148,873 miles

slight play n/s/r drop link

Pass 24 Oct 2009 140,485 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 140,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre very worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 124,448 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 124,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 108,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 108,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,768 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 69,228 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 EKH 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 68.8%.

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 EKH, 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 EKH registered?

RV51 EKH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is RV51 EKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 EKH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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