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LS51 AMO

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,329 mi
Last recorded142,329 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 AMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 142,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 133,308 miles

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

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

neaside front headlamp washer pipework leak

offside rear auto-levelling device incorrectly fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 121,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,905 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 95,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tailgate damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,910 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tailgate damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,219 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 63,219 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 53,718 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 53,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,447 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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LS51 AMO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS51 AMO, 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 LS51 AMO registered?

LS51 AMO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LS51 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 AMO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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