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LR51 HYZ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,830 mi
Last recorded127,830 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 HYZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 127,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 126,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 125,645 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 120,504 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,653 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 114,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,048 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 103,033 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,722 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 95,719 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside 130kgf no lock out & offside 70kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement, 17% no lock out

Fail 4 Dec 2017 91,053 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside 130 kgf no lock out & offside 120 kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,075 miles

rear parking brake efficiency only just met the requirement, no locks out.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,957 miles

parking brake efficiency just met the requirement.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,468 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,174 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,976 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,692 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,044 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,367 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 HYZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR51 HYZ, 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 LR51 HYZ registered?

LR51 HYZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is LR51 HYZ safe to buy?

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