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LM51 ONT

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,998 mi
Last recorded194,998 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2020 194,998 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 184,488 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2018 173,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 158,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 150,654 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

modified suspension confirguration

Pass 10 May 2014 146,512 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 136,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 123,133 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 114,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,254 miles

Air bag light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2010 107,240 miles

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

Air bag light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 88,799 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 77,563 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 ONT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ONT, 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 ONT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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