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LJ51 CVO

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,820 mi
Last recorded184,820 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 CVO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 184,820 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill/Side Panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill/Side Panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 174,806 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 173,732 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 150,840 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 150,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 149,012 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 149,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 141,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 135,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 126,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 126,937 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 121,206 miles

Offside Front condition of drivers door mirror

child seat fitted in n/s/r adult seat

Fail 21 Jun 2016 121,206 miles

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

child seat fitted in n/s/r adult seat

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,721 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 102,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,967 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,967 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,584 miles

slight deteriorationto rear number plate

Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,406 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,063 miles

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

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 CVO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ51 CVO, 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 LJ51 CVO registered?

LJ51 CVO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 CVO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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