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OV51 AWO

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,866 mi
Last recorded93,866 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 AWO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,866 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 85,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning light is on

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bar dust covers split

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers split

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,512 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,599 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 56,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OV51 AWO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV51 AWO, 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 OV51 AWO registered?

OV51 AWO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is OV51 AWO safe to buy?

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