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LF51 XEH

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,935 mi
Last recorded176,935 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 176,935 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OFFSIDE 2ND WASHER JET NOT WORKING.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS AND JUST OFF LIMITS

Fail 13 Mar 2012 176,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OFFSIDE 2ND WASHER JET NOT WORKING.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS AND JUST OFF LIMITS

Pass 10 Mar 2011 166,104 miles

1) n/s mirror glass missing 2) o/s and n/s mirror heads damaged 3) tyres 235 45 17 4) rear silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 10 Mar 2010 154,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 148,439 miles

Centre to rear floor heat shield insecure underside.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 148,439 miles

Centre to rear floor heat shield insecure underside.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 131,837 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 131,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

1) front and rear brake discs worn req measuring asap 2) n/s and o/s front tyres bald on inner edges - illegal 3) tyres 235 45 17

Pass 30 Nov 2006 98,163 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 79,836 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 XEH is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

LF51 XEH is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LF51 XEH safe to buy?

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