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RO51 NDD

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,265 mi
Last recorded132,265 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 132,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 131,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 120,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2012 109,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 98,417 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 98,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 86,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2010 86,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,767 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,260 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 42,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,742 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 23,377 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 NDD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 NDD registered?

RO51 NDD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is RO51 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NDD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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