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LB51 ORG

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ORG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025

Front Exhaust mounting defective nuts missing /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2025

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective nuts missing /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel squealing noise when rotated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2024

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

headlights deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2023 122,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021
Fail 22 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arms banana shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019
Pass 6 Oct 2018
Fail 5 Oct 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished due to age

Fail 12 Oct 2016 97,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished due to age

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,102 miles

advice both front tyres on excess cracks not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,404 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,751 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,086 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,006 miles

Coolant leak

Handbrake lever is stiff!

Rear brake discs slightly worn!

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,339 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,445 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,671 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 49,650 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,133 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES(JUST IN LEGAL REQUIREMENT) AND UNDER INFLATED

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 ORG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

LB51 ORG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is LB51 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 ORG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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