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LB51 MLF

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,254 mi
Last recorded100,254 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 MLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,334 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,473 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,559 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 84,462 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 75,125 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,560 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 70,560 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 64,039 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 MLF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB51 MLF, 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 LB51 MLF registered?

LB51 MLF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is LB51 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 MLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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