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NL51 DXR

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,763 mi
Last recorded152,763 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 DXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 152,763 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2022 152,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector not connected (4.1.2 (a))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Jul 2022 152,521 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive drive shafs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 139,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 139,272 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 127,728 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,216 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,747 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,687 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,422 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 78,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,374 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,816 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,667 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,667 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

two leds off in high level stop light

Fail 12 Aug 2008 45,293 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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

two leds off in high level stop light

Fail 9 Aug 2007 38,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper blade

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,489 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)

rear wiper blade

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,553 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 30,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

† parking brake requires inspection for snatching on

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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NL51 DXR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NL51 DXR, 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 NL51 DXR registered?

NL51 DXR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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