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LL51 NZP

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,527 mi
Last recorded94,527 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 NZP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 94,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 94,438 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 94,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 93,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,282 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,317 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 78,849 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 71,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,782 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,896 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NZP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LL51 NZP, 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 LL51 NZP registered?

LL51 NZP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LL51 NZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 NZP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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