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LL51 FGP

2001 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,912 mi
Last recorded126,912 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 FGP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2013 126,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 126,912 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 114,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 105,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 105,938 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 101,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,902 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 90,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,839 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,309 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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LL51 FGP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 LL51 FGP, 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 LL51 FGP registered?

LL51 FGP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is LL51 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 FGP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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