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KB51 BYW

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,637 mi
Last recorded144,637 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 144,637 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 133,786 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 133,786 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 120,413 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 107,670 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 93,498 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)

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

front tires worn unevenly

Pass 29 Nov 2005 76,101 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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KB51 BYW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 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 KB51 BYW, 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 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KB51 BYW registered?

KB51 BYW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is KB51 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB51 BYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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