MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward arm (2.4.G.2)
all metal brake pipes corroded
slight corrosion to metal rear brake pipes
engine covers fitted
nearside front indicator faded
nearside front side light dim
nearside suspension arm contaminated with oil
offside rear side light interacts with fog light and dim
oil leaks and coolant leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bind nearside rear brake
engine covers fitted
nearside front indicator faded
nearside front side light dim
nearside suspension arm contaminated with oil
offside rear side light interacts with fog light and dim
oil leaks and coolant leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
leak around rear diff
nearside front sidelight dim
play in nearside inner steering rack joint
rear brake pipes corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
leak around rear diff
nearside front sidelight dim
play in nearside inner steering rack joint
rear brake pipes corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag warning light on
both front headlamps are broken inside and a temp repair has been made for mot pass
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Air bag lamp indicating fault
Battery insecure
Horn unit insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear lamp cluster lens cracked/broken
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre punctured
Traction control lamp indicating fault
boot area,outer sills & underneath of vehicle not checked properly due to covers
brake pads not checked
brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
handbrake travel high
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges close to limit
n/s/r light lens cracked
n/s/r tyre wearing on edges,close to limit
o/s/r door check strap missing
radiator fan broken
slight movement lower suspension arm inner bushes
slight play front lower ball joints(rear)
slight play in steering rack(o/s track rod end rubber split)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
boot area,outer sills & underneath of vehicle not checked properly due to covers
brake pads not checked
brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
handbrake travel high
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges close to limit
n/s/r light lens cracked
n/s/r tyre wearing on edges,close to limit
o/s/r door check strap missing
radiator fan broken
slight movement lower suspension arm inner bushes
slight play front lower ball joints(rear)
slight play in steering rack(o/s track rod end rubber split)
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LX51 GDU is a 2001 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 LX51 GDU, 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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LX51 GDU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2001.
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