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RO51 MBU

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes been cleaned and greased

Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

under vehicle fitted with plastic covers could not fully check under covers

Pass 5 Jul 2011 115,187 miles

rear brake discs pitted + corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 115,187 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake discs pitted + corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 110,720 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 100,073 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 100,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 71,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,954 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 MBU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MBU, 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 RO51 MBU registered?

RO51 MBU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is RO51 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 MBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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