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LT51 TKO

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,624 mi
Last recorded166,624 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 TKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 166,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

advise wiper blades becoming smeary

Pass 4 Jun 2013 161,021 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 160,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 153,719 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 153,719 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 144,466 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 144,466 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2010 129,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 129,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 116,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 105,818 miles

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 19 May 2008 105,817 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 18 May 2007 93,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2006 79,183 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 TKO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TKO, 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 TKO registered?

LT51 TKO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is LT51 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 TKO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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