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RO51 NVX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,744 mi
Last recorded157,744 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 157,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 145,217 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 142,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 134,626 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 122,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 101,325 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 101,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 82,600 miles

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

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

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 NVX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVX, 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

How do I check the history of RO51 NVX?

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What year was RO51 NVX registered?

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

Is RO51 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NVX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO51 NVX have outstanding finance?

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