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LS51 MXT

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,543 mi
Last recorded172,543 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 172,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 166,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 154,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 154,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 142,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 142,879 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 132,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 124,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 124,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 118,334 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 118,334 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 118,248 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 112,563 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 112,500 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 112,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 104,218 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 96,246 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 96,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside mirror broke

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 67,387 miles

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

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

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

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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LS51 MXT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

LS51 MXT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LS51 MXT safe to buy?

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