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MK51 KGF

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

186,950 mi
Last recorded186,950 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 KGF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 186,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 182,322 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 177,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 175,778 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges . 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 174,292 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 174,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 171,037 miles

front pads low

oil leak from engine area

sleight play in front track control arms

Pass 19 Jun 2020 169,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 165,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 158,411 miles

Nearside Rear brake flex pipe cracking

Offside Rear brake pipe flex cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2018 158,411 miles

Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flex pipe cracking

Offside Rear brake pipe flex cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2017 152,955 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 146,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

near side and off side rear flex brake pipes cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2016 146,408 miles

Centre Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

near side and off side rear flex brake pipes cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2015 138,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 128,973 miles

near side rear tyre geting low.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,384 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 118,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 108,041 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,958 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 87,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,594 miles

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes coroding at rear

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,226 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

small play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,730 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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MK51 KGF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MK51 KGF, 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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MK51 KGF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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