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LJ51 BVM

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,659 mi
Last recorded137,659 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 137,659 miles

Creaking from an offside rear suspension component

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 108,501 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 108,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 839,884 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2008 839,884 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,025 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nail in the nearside rear tyre, NOT leaking air

slight play in the offside front wheel, seem's to be in the sterring arm

Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nail in the nearside rear tyre, NOT leaking air

slight play in the offside front wheel, seem's to be in the sterring arm

Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,398 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2006 51,398 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,802 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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LJ51 BVM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ51 BVM, 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.

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What year was LJ51 BVM registered?

LJ51 BVM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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