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RV51 FXY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,272 mi
Last recorded130,272 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FXY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 130,272 miles

front to rear pipes rusty

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 921,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted unable to check sills

Pass 2 Nov 2013 98,329 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 95,138 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,699 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,967 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,808 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,115 miles

Child saets N/S and O/S rear - Belts not checked

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

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

Rear brake pads @ 3mm - Discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,823 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 FXY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 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 FXY, 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 24 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 FXY registered?

RV51 FXY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is RV51 FXY safe to buy?

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