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LD51 UNF

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,520 mi
Last recorded174,520 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 UNF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 174,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 164,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS airbag light illuminated during test,then turned off

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

air intake hose is split

engine has oil leak(s)

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

suspension creeking noise from N/S/R lower arm bushes

Fail 15 Aug 2015 164,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NO OIL READING ON DIPSTICK!

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS airbag light illuminated during test,then turned off

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

air intake hose is split

engine has oil leak(s)

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

suspension creeking noise from N/S/R lower arm bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2014 151,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 151,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 139,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 139,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 127,318 miles

O/S/F inner track arm slight play

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 127,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F inner track arm slight play

Oil leak

Passangers door mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 117,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 117,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2010 100,620 miles

rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,877 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 66,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,026 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 45,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,647 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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LD51 UNF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LD51 UNF, 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 LD51 UNF registered?

LD51 UNF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LD51 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 UNF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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