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LR51 EXS

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,194 mi
Last recorded135,194 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 EXS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 135,194 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 135,102 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,456 miles

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

full under belly cover fitted

play in inner joint off steering rack offside

Fail 17 Dec 2015 111,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

full under belly cover fitted

play in inner joint off steering rack offside

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,255 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 95,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 90,233 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,234 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 83,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 75,093 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,259 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 64,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,034 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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LR51 EXS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR51 EXS, 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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What year was LR51 EXS registered?

LR51 EXS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LR51 EXS safe to buy?

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