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LS51 VXN

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 VXN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,853 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 91,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,066 miles

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 88,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 88,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rods Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly Hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Yellow Handbrake Light Illuminated

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,261 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus age cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,565 miles

Nearside Rear heatshield needs attention

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,826 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,415 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 68,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs slightly worn/corroded

all four tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,688 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,244 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 40,244 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,941 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 VXN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

LS51 VXN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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