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NX51 UOK

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,944 mi
Last recorded133,944 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 UOK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 133,944 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 129,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 125,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,077 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 109,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 105,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,380 miles

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,242 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 46,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,264 miles

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

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

both front brake discs have slight corossio on inner surfaces

Fail 11 Aug 2010 43,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs have slight corossio on inner surfaces

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,946 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,922 miles

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

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

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

osf caliper binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,745 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,092 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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NX51 UOK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NX51 UOK, 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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NX51 UOK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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