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RV51 ZNF

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,033 mi
Last recorded118,033 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 118,033 miles

Engine management light ON

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 118,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light ON

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 115,041 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,817 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 108,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 104,404 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 97,964 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,964 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 91,061 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,200 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,165 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 77,165 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 77,152 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 51,646 miles

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

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 ZNF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZNF, 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 ZNF registered?

RV51 ZNF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is RV51 ZNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 ZNF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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