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RV51 FCY

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,696 mi
Last recorded201,696 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 201,696 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 201,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 193,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 186,454 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and worn uneverly on inner edges 235/4517wxl

both rear brake pipes heavly corroded

oil on engine

oil on rear diff

rear number water damaged

washers not very good

Pass 22 Oct 2010 158,986 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 158,986 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 129,883 miles

advise offside front tyre worn on edge still legal at time of test

advise on the rear number plate back ground

advise wear started in the offside rear droplink

Pass 13 Oct 2008 106,544 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside / nearside park brake readings low

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,538 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 45,058 miles

advise nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

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 FCY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

RV51 FCY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is RV51 FCY safe to buy?

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