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RO51 NWL

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

235,189 mi
Last recorded235,189 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NWL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 235,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 231,203 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 226,336 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 215,601 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 208,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 204,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 194,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 181,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 164,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 156,398 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 156,398 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 145,441 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 133,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 115,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,690 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 94,404 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag lamp on

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,738 miles

all brake pads low

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,696 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 NWL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

RO51 NWL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is RO51 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NWL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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