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HV51 KLL

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,605 mi
Last recorded189,605 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 KLL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 189,605 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 189,551 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 168,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 168,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 162,624 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jul 2010 152,183 miles

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 152,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 138,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 121,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 107,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 89,331 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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HV51 KLL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV51 KLL, 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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HV51 KLL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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