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LF51 WVY

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,474 mi
Last recorded106,474 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 WVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 106,474 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 106,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 101,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 92,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,029 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,180 miles

Front undertray missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,597 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,975 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 61,709 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,269 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,352 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,195 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 39,180 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 34,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 19,438 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 WVY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

LF51 WVY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LF51 WVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 WVY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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