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EY51 NLO

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,489 mi
Last recorded226,489 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 NLO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 226,489 miles

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

chips and scratches to front windscreen

coolent leak

front No.plate is damaged

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

fuel pipes are corroded

nearside front tyre is worn inner egde and sidewall is perished and cracked

nearside front wheel is binding slightly

rear metal brake pipes are corroded across the rear floor

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 1 Dec 2011 226,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolent leak

front No.plate is damaged

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

chips and scratches to front windscreen

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

fuel pipes are corroded

nearside front tyre is worn inner egde and sidewall is perished and cracked

nearside front wheel is binding slightly

rear metal brake pipes are corroded across the rear floor

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 22 Nov 2010 208,869 miles

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

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

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

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres have no wear left in them.

rear axle leaking,front number plate slightly deteriorated,nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage ,not to the cords.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 208,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear axle leaking,front number plate slightly deteriorated,nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage ,not to the cords.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 190,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 184,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 158,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 155,769 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 155,769 miles

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

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2007 124,116 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 124,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 93,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EY51 NLO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY51 NLO, 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.

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EY51 NLO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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