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RO51 NYD

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,570 mi
Last recorded146,570 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 146,570 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 141,617 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,863 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 139,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 138,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has a cut

Fail 6 Jan 2016 138,483 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has a cut

Pass 29 Dec 2014 134,490 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 134,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 129,479 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 120,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 109,099 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 109,098 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,247 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,490 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 92,730 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,623 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 83,950 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 NYD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NYD, 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 NYD?

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What year was RO51 NYD registered?

RO51 NYD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is RO51 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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