2001 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · RV51 AXO
2001 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 113,270 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/03/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
RV51 AXO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2020
- 113,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RV51 AXO Mileage History
- 09/09/200645,502 mi
- 01/09/200745,803 mi+301 mi
- 06/09/200853,361 mi+7,558 mi
- 13/02/201072,106 mi+18,745 mi
- 27/05/201180,293 mi+8,187 mi
- 27/05/201180,293 mi
- 01/06/201287,264 mi+6,971 mi
- 13/06/201391,640 mi+4,376 mi
- 02/12/201495,592 mi+3,952 mi
- 03/12/201495,593 mi+1 mi
- 17/12/201598,066 mi+2,473 mi
- 17/12/201598,066 mi
- 15/01/201799,765 mi+1,699 mi
- 29/01/2018109,400 mi+9,635 mi
- 01/02/2018109,421 mi+21 mi
- 01/02/2019113,249 mi+3,828 mi
- 06/03/2020113,270 mi+21 mi
- 06/03/2020113,270 mi
Average of roughly 5,024 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
RV51 AXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (RV51 AXO) between September 2006 and March 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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