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RO51 LZM

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,386 mi
Last recorded162,386 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 LZM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 162,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

body and underbody slightly corroded

brake discs pitted

brake pipes greased preventing inspection

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Sep 2017 159,868 miles

nearside front brake pipe coroding

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 155,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 155,991 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 152,277 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 152,277 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 211,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 195,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 195,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012
Pass 8 Aug 2011 156,254 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 148,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 142,261 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 142,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 122,918 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 122,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 107,875 miles

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

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 LZM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RO51 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

RO51 LZM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RO51 LZM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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