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LT51 NFX

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,474 mi
Last recorded133,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 133,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 133,248 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 133,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector loose adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/ outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,834 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 131,822 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,509 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2020 130,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,032 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,522 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 112,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,803 miles

Brake pipes greased

Offside Rear 3 mil tread

Pass 1 Aug 2015 98,907 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,013 miles

heat sheild insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2014 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

heat sheild insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2013 91,821 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 91,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,909 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 87,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 74,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,840 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 68,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,870 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,660 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 55,660 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f wheel binding slighly.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2005 42,151 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 42,148 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NFX is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LT51 NFX, 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 LT51 NFX registered?

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

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