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LM51 CUV

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,005 mi
Last recorded186,005 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 CUV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 186,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 175,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/f and o/r (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipea (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 166,471 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 154,024 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 145,226 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 136,598 miles

Light misting of diesel on engine undertray (no visible leak)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 14 May 2012 132,134 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 132,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 113,553 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 94,266 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 94,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,002 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

surface corrosion brake lines

underbody covers damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,943 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 67,943 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,402 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inside edges.

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 CUV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

LM51 CUV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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