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H2 KNG

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,912 mi
Last recorded109,912 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 KNG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,912 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 108,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,349 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear-most transverse arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear-most transverse arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 107,330 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear-most transverse arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear-most transverse arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,914 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy's (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 99,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 97,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,899 miles

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex sections (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,260 miles

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

both exhaust front flex's deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,318 miles

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

slight exhaust blow on both front flex pipe

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,186 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 90,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,703 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 86,526 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,521 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2009 83,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,550 miles

rear roll bar links slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2007 78,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,752 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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H2 KNG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H2 KNG, 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 H2 KNG registered?

H2 KNG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is H2 KNG safe to buy?

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