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LF51 VMP

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,332 mi
Last recorded205,332 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VMP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 205,332 miles

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

poor headlight pattern

Pass 22 Nov 2017 200,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 195,545 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 195,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 189,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 184,723 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 184,719 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 171,996 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 162,555 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 157,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 152,902 miles

o/s front wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 10 Dec 2009
Pass 9 Dec 2008 131,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 119,530 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 111,537 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 96,489 miles

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

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 VMP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VMP, 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 LF51 VMP registered?

LF51 VMP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is LF51 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 VMP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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