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RV51 POJ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,642 mi
Last recorded148,642 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 POJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 148,642 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 127,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres outer edges worn

NSR tyre cuts on inner wall

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 111,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,298 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 105,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,845 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 98,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,536 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,686 miles

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

front headlamp automatic adjuster on suspension damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,305 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,194 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON EDGES

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 POJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

RV51 POJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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