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LF51 UPL

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,138 mi
Last recorded193,138 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UPL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 193,138 miles

Exhaust shield loose rear

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 186,051 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 182,309 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 182,307 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 171,679 miles

Centre to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 158,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 158,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 147,803 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 147,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 136,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 123,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight blow at front exhaust flexible pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,365 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 76,405 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,405 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 8 Apr 2008 62,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,844 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 28,648 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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 UPL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LF51 UPL, 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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LF51 UPL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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