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LM51 NGF

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,514 mi
Last recorded119,514 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 NGF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 119,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 100,229 miles

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

both rear discs slightly scored

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f wheelbearing feels rough

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheels

Fail 17 Mar 2010 100,229 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear discs slightly scored

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f wheelbearing feels rough

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheels

Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 90,836 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2007 85,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 79,211 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 79,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NGF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

LM51 NGF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LM51 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 NGF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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