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RO51 NXX

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014

MILAGE NOT DISPLAYED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front grill missing

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f headlamp output reduced

o/s sill damaged

o/s/f headlamp output reduced

rear number plate poor

under covers damaged

wear o/s steering arm

wear o/s/r hub unit

Fail 30 Aug 2014

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

MILAGE NOT DISPLAYED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front grill missing

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f headlamp output reduced

o/s sill damaged

o/s/f headlamp output reduced

rear number plate poor

under covers damaged

wear o/s steering arm

wear o/s/r hub unit

Pass 5 Aug 2013 129,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 119,907 miles

offside of front bumper has slight damage

Pass 30 Jun 2011 104,986 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 104,986 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 103,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 83,068 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,133 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 NXX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXX, 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 NXX?

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What year was RO51 NXX registered?

RO51 NXX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is RO51 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NXX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO51 NXX have outstanding finance?

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