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LF51 VRO

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,797 mi
Last recorded102,797 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VRO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,797 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,830 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 69,829 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,123 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,435 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 11 Nov 2008 44,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,459 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,240 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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LF51 VRO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

LF51 VRO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is LF51 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 VRO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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