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LX51 YNO

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,687 mi
Last recorded79,687 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 YNO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns door mirror glass cracked,crack in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,plastic oversills & front undershields fitted,slight imbalance to rear footbrake,slight oil leaks,slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,021 miles

slight oil leak,n/s door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 77,163 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 77,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,762 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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LX51 YNO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNO, 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 LX51 YNO registered?

LX51 YNO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 YNO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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