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LW51 XKT

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,120 mi
Last recorded213,120 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XKT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 213,120 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 213,120 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 211,268 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 211,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 205,939 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 205,939 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 204,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 196,870 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 193,472 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 182,924 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 182,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 163,315 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2006 134,946 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 134,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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LW51 XKT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LW51 XKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW51 XKT registered?

LW51 XKT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is LW51 XKT safe to buy?

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