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K100 OTT

2001 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,891 mi
Last recorded140,891 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 OTT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 140,891 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 140,477 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 138,783 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 138,773 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,490 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,760 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 119,751 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,864 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 110,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,573 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 107,355 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,954 miles

inner wing broken

Fail 27 Apr 2015 103,954 miles

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

inner wing broken

Pass 6 May 2014 99,547 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 93,200 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 93,192 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,242 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,400 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 77,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,387 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 62,346 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,518 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,632 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 42,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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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K100 OTT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K100 OTT, 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 K100 OTT registered?

K100 OTT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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