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NV51 ZGO

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 ZGO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,777 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 87,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,283 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wing damaged

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,723 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,091 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 79,091 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,736 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 58,184 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,895 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,129 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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NV51 ZGO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NV51 ZGO, 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 NV51 ZGO registered?

NV51 ZGO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is NV51 ZGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 ZGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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