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RO51 OKX

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,653 mi
Last recorded184,653 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 184,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 179,155 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2013 179,132 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 169,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 162,655 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 58,477 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 145,848 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 131,726 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 119,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 105,554 miles

front brake discs in poor rusty and worn condition. †rear brake discs worn. †both front tyres worn uneven on inner edges.

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 OKX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OKX, 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.

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What year was RO51 OKX registered?

RO51 OKX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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