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RO51 MHL

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,331 mi
Last recorded155,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MHL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 155,331 miles

oil/leaks

Fail 25 Jul 2019 155,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

oil/leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2018 149,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both/sides/noisy (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 141,983 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 134,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,873 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/rear/tyres/worn/inner/edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 126,681 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated frot (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/rear/tyres/worn/inner/edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 116,035 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 107,947 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,935 miles

booth front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 44,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,034 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,591 miles

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

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

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 MHL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

RO51 MHL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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