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CE51 NKA

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

210,727 mi
Last recorded210,727 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 NKA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 210,727 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 210,334 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 208,096 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side frontmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 205,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 202,364 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 197,673 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges are worn

oil leaks

osr and nsr suspension arms ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2017 194,589 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 194,554 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 190,735 miles

Parking brake only just passed Require adjusting or repair

Pass 6 Aug 2015 187,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 182,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 174,369 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 174,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 159,143 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 140,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 128,382 miles

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

nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 117,933 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2008 113,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 109,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 105,264 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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CE51 NKA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CE51 NKA, 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 CE51 NKA registered?

CE51 NKA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is CE51 NKA safe to buy?

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