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H16 KMW

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 KMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and flexis (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

imbalance front brakes

Fail 27 Sep 2017 124,513 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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 Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and flexis (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

imbalance front brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whitening (1.4.A.2f)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whiteing (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 119,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whitening (1.4.A.2f)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whiteing (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 105,528 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipes Under Vehicle Corroded.

Metal Brake Pipes Under Vehicle Corroded.

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,528 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipes Under Vehicle Corroded.

Metal Brake Pipes Under Vehicle Corroded.

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 96,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,514 miles

corrosion starting o/s/r brake pipe

light wear to front brake discs

n/s/f shock starting to leak , but still damping effectively

n/s/r brake pipe becoming excessively corroded, just passed

o/s/r parking brake reading becoming low

parking brake close to no reserve travel

parking brake effort 0n 16% minimum requirement

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 2 Sep 2011 87,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

corrosion starting o/s/r brake pipe

light wear to front brake discs

n/s/f shock starting to leak , but still damping effectively

n/s/r brake pipe becoming excessively corroded, just passed

o/s/r parking brake reading becoming low

parking brake close to no reserve travel

parking brake effort 0n 16% minimum requirement

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,308 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 39,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 32,094 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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H16 KMW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 H16 KMW, 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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H16 KMW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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