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NU51 TDX

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,791 mi
Last recorded202,791 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 TDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 202,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 202,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 187,141 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 187,126 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.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)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 158,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm devoid of tread inner edge & cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear indicators starting to disscolour

Fail 28 Dec 2015 158,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm devoid of tread inner edge & cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear indicators starting to disscolour

Pass 9 Sep 2014 146,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 137,115 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 137,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 130,683 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 130,683 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 125,468 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 125,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs are corroded and wearing thin

Both rear brake discs are corroded

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

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 19 Jul 2010 119,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 115,028 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 115,028 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 109,883 miles

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link ;brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2008 108,382 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link ;brake discs corroding

Pass 19 May 2007 102,593 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and near limit ;rear pads appear low

Pass 8 May 2006 91,086 miles

rear tyres on limit ;n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar links wearing

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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NU51 TDX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU51 TDX, 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 NU51 TDX registered?

NU51 TDX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is NU51 TDX safe to buy?

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