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LM51 LCL

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,630 mi
Last recorded157,630 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 LCL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 157,630 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 157,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 143,670 miles

advise front brake check

Fail 22 Oct 2011 143,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise front brake check

Fail 7 Jun 2010 116,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 116,805 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 89,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 89,038 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,714 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 57,608 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 LCL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LM51 LCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM51 LCL registered?

LM51 LCL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is LM51 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 LCL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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