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RO51 OHH

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OHH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 83,186 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,776 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,696 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 50,198 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 50,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OHH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OHH, 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 OHH registered?

RO51 OHH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is RO51 OHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OHH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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