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ND51 NPV

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,559 mi
Last recorded137,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 NPV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 137,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 131,525 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 120,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,007 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 101,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 88,959 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 88,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,882 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,706 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 72,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass discoloured and deteriorated.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 64,031 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Handbrake imbalance and no lock up

N/S/R tyre has cracks in tread bed

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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ND51 NPV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ND51 NPV, 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 ND51 NPV registered?

ND51 NPV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is ND51 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND51 NPV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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