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RO51 OEX

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,795 mi
Last recorded150,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OEX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 150,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 144,733 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 140,406 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,883 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 131,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 124,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear indicater bulbs losing colour

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,978 miles

n/s front side light dim

rear indicater bulbs fading

Fail 19 Jul 2016 106,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front side light dim

rear indicater bulbs fading

Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 104,622 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,760 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 97,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,025 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 10,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,161 miles

both front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2012 80,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface area

both front inner brake pads look worn close to limits

both front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

nearside and offside rear indicators fading in colour

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders of the tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2011 76,123 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 67,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,919 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,501 miles

metal in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,124 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 30,042 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 OEX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

RO51 OEX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is RO51 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OEX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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