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RO51 ATN

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,326 mi
Last recorded193,326 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 ATN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 193,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 186,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear over axle pipes slightly corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 182,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 172,013 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 169,374 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 165,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 159,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 151,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 146,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 140,238 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r and front tyres worn to excess

rear brake pads worn to excess

Fail 18 Apr 2012 140,226 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r and front tyres worn to excess

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,797 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

front brake discs corroded and worn

front inner brake pads worn to excess

Fail 11 Apr 2011 130,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

front brake discs corroded and worn

front inner brake pads worn to excess

Pass 14 Jun 2010 123,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 111,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 105,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 91,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 78,004 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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RO51 ATN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO51 ATN, 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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RO51 ATN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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