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LH51 CDK

2001 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,974 mi
Last recorded110,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 CDK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 110,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2024
Pass 12 May 2023
Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 105,333 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 105,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,895 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,914 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,408 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,408 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,122 miles

DSC light on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 84,863 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,664 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,672 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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,403 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,475 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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LH51 CDK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LH51 CDK, 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 LH51 CDK registered?

LH51 CDK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LH51 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH51 CDK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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