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LT51 XCL

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,900 mi
Last recorded147,900 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 147,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 147,892 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour on both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fuel cap slightly stiff when opened/closed

Fail 11 Sep 2016 147,860 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour on both (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced on both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 144,958 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 138,397 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,416 miles

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 126,166 miles

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

oil leak ?

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 6 Sep 2012 126,166 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

oil leak ?

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2011 118,754 miles

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

n/s/f lower rear ball joint has slight play

oil leak ?

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2011 118,754 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower rear ball joint has slight play

oil leak ?

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2010 111,001 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

slight play n/s/f rear lower ball joint

slight play n/s/r roll bar link

Pass 25 Aug 2009 102,459 miles

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

counter weight missing from centre silencer

slight play in n/s/r a.r.b link rod

Fail 1 Sep 2008 94,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play nsf inner rack

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,118 miles

slight play nsf inner rack

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,807 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 81,434 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 68,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,884 miles

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 XCL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

LT51 XCL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is LT51 XCL safe to buy?

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