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LF51 GBX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,931 mi
Last recorded154,931 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 GBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 154,931 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 143,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 140,666 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 140,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 140,647 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,634 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 137,634 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Steering column deformed steering seized and knocking and difficult to turn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 137,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 133,817 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 133,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,957 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 127,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,858 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 121,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play back (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,683 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 113,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,111 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,111 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,426 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2011 70,246 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,643 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,613 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,483 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 24 Jul 2008 44,218 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 26 Jul 2007 40,060 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,300 miles

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

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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LF51 GBX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF51 GBX, 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 LF51 GBX registered?

LF51 GBX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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