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LM51 CLX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,428 mi
Last recorded110,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 CLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,428 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,129 miles

N/S head light adjuster broken

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,358 miles

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2017 92,358 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,059 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,923 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front undertray damaged & insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,166 miles

front no plate cracked

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall

nearside mirror faulty

Fail 6 Jan 2012 65,166 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate cracked

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall

nearside mirror faulty

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 59,814 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 Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,334 miles

Nearside rear tyre has several small chunks of rubber missing on rim protecting part of the tyre on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside rear tyre outerwall perished.

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,779 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre outerwall has couple of cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,204 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,786 miles

half engine tray fitted.

nearside steering rack gaitor damp with oil poss P.A.S fluid leak from rack.

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 CLX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM51 CLX, 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 LM51 CLX registered?

LM51 CLX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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