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GV51 NJO

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,194 mi
Last recorded144,194 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 NJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 144,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and very low on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front back plate insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 144,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and very low on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front back plate insecure

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 127,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 1 Dec 2014 127,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 110,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 110,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,892 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 97,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

rear shoes scraping when rotated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 93,200 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,706 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate tarnished

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2006 47,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GV51 NJO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV51 NJO, 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 GV51 NJO registered?

GV51 NJO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GV51 NJO safe to buy?

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