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LD51 VVM

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,055 mi
Last recorded117,055 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 VVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,055 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 105,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted gaiters (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 99,491 miles

Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,491 miles

Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 91,920 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,565 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,153 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 VVM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LD51 VVM, 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 LD51 VVM registered?

LD51 VVM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LD51 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 VVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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