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K16 YAS

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,997 mi
Last recorded190,997 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 YAS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 190,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 175,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 166,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 154,681 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 134,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 134,151 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 103,809 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 76,259 miles

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

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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K16 YAS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K16 YAS, 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 K16 YAS registered?

K16 YAS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is K16 YAS safe to buy?

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