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RO51 NPZ

2001 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,861 mi
Last recorded153,861 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NPZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 153,861 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 148,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 133,944 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,822 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 117,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 102,828 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,964 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r tyre close too limit & worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

under body shields fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 85,964 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r tyre close too limit & worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

under body shields fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,568 miles

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

There is slight play in nearside and offside rear hubs to track control arms bearings.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 69,568 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

There is slight play in nearside and offside rear hubs to track control arms bearings.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,074 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 64,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

slight uneaven front sevice brake due to offside binding

Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,569 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NPZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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