MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,900 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
oil leak
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
brake pipes corroding
slight play n/s/f rear lower ball joint
slight play n/s/r roll bar link
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
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
slight play nsf inner rack
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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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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