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RO51 LZP

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,014 miles

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

UNDER BODY PLASTICS

CHIP IN W/SCREEN-PODOT-MONITOR

G/BOX &ENG OIL LEAKS

PB EFFIENCY ON 16%-MONITOR-PODOT

2 X F/B/DISCS V/SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X REAR TYRES-PODOT-MONITOR

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

265/35/18 X 2 REARS

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,178 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

265/35/18 X 2 REARS

CHIP IN W/SCREEN-PODOT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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SLIGHT G/BOX & ENG OIL LEAKS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,273 miles

235/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

265/35/18 X 2 REARS

BOTH REAR TYRES-PODOT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF TYRE-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/1/14

S/G/BOX OIL LEAK

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,428 miles

235/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

265/35/18 X 2 REARS

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/10/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Exhaust braket has minnor fracture

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Exhaust braket has minnor fracture

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008
Fail 29 Oct 2008

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,594 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 71,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,701 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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RO51 LZP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LZP, 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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What year was RO51 LZP registered?

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

Is RO51 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 LZP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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