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RO51 NTK

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,000 mi
Last recorded167,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NTK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2021 167,000 miles

advised on 2 front tyres tracking

Pass 30 Nov 2019 156,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 152,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 145,563 miles

Both wipers in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 145,563 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing Nearside rear and offside rear (4.2.A.1e)

Both wipers in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016
Pass 4 Feb 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,312 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,658 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,666 miles

slight play in the offside rear suspension arm bush

Fail 25 Jan 2011 99,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight play in the offside rear suspension arm bush

Pass 8 Jan 2010 90,609 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,734 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 82,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,931 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,932 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,135 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 52,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NTK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NTK, 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 NTK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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