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LT51 FYU

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,208 mi
Last recorded165,208 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FYU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 165,208 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 165,208 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 160,262 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 152,563 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket on the gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Oct 2018 152,563 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket on the gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 147,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs are slightly lipped/worn

Nearside dipped beam very slightly weaker than the offside

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the minimum (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 139,563 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 132,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 132,751 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken, the exhaust is still secure though

Fail 7 Oct 2014 125,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken, the exhaust is still secure though

Pass 8 Oct 2013 118,811 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,501 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,094 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 112,093 miles

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

Engine Oil Leak.

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,852 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 15 Jun 2009 82,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 73,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,876 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted too nsr unable too check belt fully

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,642 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2005 48,513 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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LT51 FYU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LT51 FYU, 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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LT51 FYU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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