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RO51 LZC

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

133,152 mi
Last recorded133,152 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 LZC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 133,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 127,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 125,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,917 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 125,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,054 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,033 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 117,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 113,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 113,188 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,447 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHING 235/45/17Y

Fail 29 Jan 2018 109,447 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHING 235/45/17Y

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 106,575 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 106,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 102,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% wear (3.5.1g)

both front vented discs wear/lipped

exhaust mounting after 1st boxes collapsing/rattles

Pass 24 Feb 2015 96,114 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,603 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,333 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,763 miles

slight movement in both front suspension arms

Fail 4 Mar 2008 57,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in both front suspension arms

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,570 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 52,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RO51 LZC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RO51 LZC, 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 RO51 LZC registered?

RO51 LZC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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The MOT history for RO51 LZC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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