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KPW 530N

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,344 mi
Last recorded102,344 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPW 530N
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 102,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 97,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 94,336 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,142 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 91,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 87,649 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2015 80,394 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 74,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,276 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,112 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,816 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,731 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,925 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 48,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,025 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,338 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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KPW 530N is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KPW 530N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPW 530N registered?

KPW 530N is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is KPW 530N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPW 530N shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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