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M10 LKP

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

150,525 mi
Last recorded150,525 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 LKP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 150,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 139,519 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 135,343 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 126,646 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 118,711 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 112,782 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,607 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 104,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 101,834 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,812 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,954 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 94,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,006 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,566 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,110 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,720 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,769 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,433 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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M10 LKP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M10 LKP, 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 M10 LKP registered?

M10 LKP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is M10 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M10 LKP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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