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CE51 NXM

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,655 mi
Last recorded160,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 NXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 160,655 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding on

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 8 Jul 2016 160,655 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding on

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 152,903 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 143,276 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in front suspension

Fail 8 Jul 2014 143,064 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 132,661 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 132,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 122,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 111,420 miles

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

Oil leak

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiperblade split

Fail 11 Jul 2011

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

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

Oil leak

wiperblade split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,186 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,523 miles

slight play in o/s rear top ball joint

Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,541 miles

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

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 NXM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXM, 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 NXM registered?

CE51 NXM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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