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LM51 BYK

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

154,077 mi
Last recorded154,077 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 BYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 154,077 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 153,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 151,557 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NS+OS. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS, Pads also starting to wear thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS+OS, Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 151,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NS+OS. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS, Pads also starting to wear thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS+OS, Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 150,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 148,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 148,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 145,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 145,942 miles

Offside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 142,839 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 142,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 140,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 137,557 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 137,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,983 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

corrosion front discs

o/s/f lower fog lamp lens broken

Fail 7 Jun 2014 132,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion front discs

o/s/f lower fog lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Jun 2013 129,901 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jun 2013 129,897 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leaks

Fail 4 Jun 2013 129,739 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 123,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,317 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 118,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 117,983 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

drivers mirror cloudy

wipers smeerey

Pass 11 Jun 2010 113,280 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit & cracking.....

front inner brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection....

play at o/s/f anti roll bar link.....

rear inner brake pads not visable.....

Pass 4 Jun 2009 107,775 miles

n/s & o/s/f lower arm inner bush bondings beginning to fail.....

wipers smear.........

Pass 13 May 2008 101,911 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 101,895 miles

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

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

advise brake inspection....

both front tyrs worn on edges , advise replacements...

o/s/f wheel binding slightly..

Pass 18 May 2007 91,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,032 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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LM51 BYK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LM51 BYK, 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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LM51 BYK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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