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LL51 KKG

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,790 mi
Last recorded171,790 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 KKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 171,790 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 166,192 miles

Front inner brake pads look thin(recommend closer inspection

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 27 Feb 2018 166,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of nearside front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of offside front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front inner brake pads look thin(recommend closer inspection

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2017 159,997 miles

Brakes pipes corroded in places

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6 mm on outer edge of tread

Slight wear in both sides in front lower ball joints

Fail 23 Feb 2017 159,864 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes pipes corroded in places

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6 mm on outer edge of tread

Slight wear in both sides in front lower ball joints

Pass 26 Feb 2016 152,639 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread and has some cuts in the tread

Fail 25 Feb 2016 152,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread and has some cuts in the tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 143,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,204 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 136,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 115,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 115,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 105,866 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,052 miles

3rd stop light not working

front wiper blades poor

Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,618 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 84,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,139 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 19 Mar 2008 77,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,069 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 KKG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KKG, 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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LL51 KKG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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