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LN51 ZGF

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,407 mi
Last recorded179,407 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 ZGF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 179,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 172,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 166,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 160,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 155,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 152,292 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 146,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 139,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 132,033 miles

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

n-s-f- starting to crack

Fail 19 Mar 2009 132,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 119,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 119,766 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 103,305 miles

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

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

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

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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LN51 ZGF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LN51 ZGF, 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 LN51 ZGF registered?

LN51 ZGF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is LN51 ZGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 ZGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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