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LB51 OVD

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,460 mi
Last recorded183,460 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OVD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 183,460 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 180,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 169,862 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Sills / wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 152,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 152,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 140,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 140,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 136,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 131,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 131,473 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 127,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 127,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 122,863 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2011 118,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2011 118,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2010 112,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 112,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temp repair to headlamp auto leveling adjuster

unable to see rear inner braker pads

Pass 8 Jan 2010 102,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Snow in tread of all tyres

Fail 7 Jan 2010 102,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Snow in tread of all tyres

Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,246 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2008 90,246 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2008 83,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 83,755 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 77,744 miles

all 4 tyres low †

Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,792 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 64,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OVD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OVD, 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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LB51 OVD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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