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LO51 NCA

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,516 mi
Last recorded89,516 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 83,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,049 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 82,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,344 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,143 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,991 miles

brake discs corroded

small cuts appearing in rear tyres

Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,986 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate signs of water ingress

brake discs corroded

small cuts appearing in rear tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,494 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,592 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 51,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,225 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,065 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight corrosion on front discs

slight damage to front number plate

water ingress into rear number plate

Fail 18 Nov 2011 42,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion on front discs

slight damage to front number plate

water ingress into rear number plate

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,352 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,890 miles

O/S/F speed sensor wire and bracket catching on anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,303 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,611 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,483 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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LO51 NCA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LO51 NCA, 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 LO51 NCA registered?

LO51 NCA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is LO51 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 NCA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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