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RO51 OGB

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,553 mi
Last recorded138,553 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 138,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 138,396 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,381 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 129,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 120,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,395 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 109,364 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,873 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. nearly down to cords

offside front tyre worn on inner edge. nearly down to cords

Fail 5 Aug 2008 83,873 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. nearly down to cords

offside front tyre worn on inner edge. nearly down to cords

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,312 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 66,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,900 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 61,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 OGB is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

RO51 OGB is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is RO51 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OGB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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