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LB51 HTG

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

265,023 mi
Last recorded265,023 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HTG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 265,023 miles

Central Stop lamp missing

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 257,003 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 257,003 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

REAR EXHAUST SHIELD

Pass 4 Sep 2015 248,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 248,955 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 236,493 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 236,493 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 219,446 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 219,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 200,052 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 180,070 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 179,556 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 158,885 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 158,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 138,549 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 138,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 122,139 miles

Slight leak from front of exhaust.

Slight smearing from wiper blades.

Small cut in the tread of the O/S/R tyre.

rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 96,020 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 95,958 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges, small cuts in tread.Nail in tread of N/S/F tyre.

O/S/R tyre tread depth worn to 1.6mm.

Oil leak from rear axle drain plug.

Slight play in O/S of PAS rack

Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,326 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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LB51 HTG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB51 HTG, 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 LB51 HTG registered?

LB51 HTG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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