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NK51 DCV

2001 BMW 530

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 DCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2011 90,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,067 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 washer jet blocked

Play in Offside and Nearside lower suspension arm bushes

Play in Offside and Nearside steering rack arms

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

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 26 Aug 2010 90,067 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside washer jet blocked

Play in Offside and Nearside lower suspension arm bushes

Play in Offside and Nearside steering rack arms

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

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 26 Aug 2009 87,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,390 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cut on outside wall-cord not exposed

offside rear tyre cut on outside wall-cord not exposed

Fail 24 Jul 2007 84,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

osr tyre side wall damaged (cords not visable)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,219 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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NK51 DCV is a 2001 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NK51 DCV, 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 NK51 DCV registered?

NK51 DCV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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