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RV51 ZHP

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,646 mi
Last recorded171,646 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 171,646 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 171,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 143,283 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 143,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 100,671 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 ZHP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP registered?

RV51 ZHP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is RV51 ZHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 ZHP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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