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LS51 UJW

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,792 mi
Last recorded149,792 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2013 149,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Beam image is poor for both headlamps?

Both rear number plate bulbs dim!

Front wiper blades worn!

Fuel light on!

Rear exhaust rubbers perrished! advise replace!

This car has a BAD oil leak" leaking over cat converter!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 133,884 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars,consider replacing?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front /rear tyres different size!

Fuel light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf headlamp bulb dim?

Fail 9 Aug 2012 133,883 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit,Consider replacing?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf headlamp bulb dim?

Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,231 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 91,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,960 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 UJW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS51 UJW, 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 LS51 UJW registered?

LS51 UJW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is LS51 UJW safe to buy?

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