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MT51 NWM

2001 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,634 mi
Last recorded196,634 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 NWM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2016 196,634 miles

o/s rear low

Pass 11 Jan 2016 196,634 miles

o/s park brake low

Pass 29 Dec 2014 172,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 168,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 158,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 151,214 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 135,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 119,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 102,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,094 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,669 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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MT51 NWM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT51 NWM, 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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What year was MT51 NWM registered?

MT51 NWM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is MT51 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 NWM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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