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HV51 KTL

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,312 mi
Last recorded166,312 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 KTL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 166,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 163,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 151,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 148,075 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 148,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 141,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 139,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 135,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 129,842 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 129,842 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 115,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 115,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 105,632 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 77,572 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 76,720 miles

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

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 KTL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KTL, 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 HV51 KTL registered?

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

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