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PN51 SKO

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,432 mi
Last recorded111,432 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 SKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 99,069 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,095 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 27 Feb 2008 74,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 45,631 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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PN51 SKO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN51 SKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN51 SKO registered?

PN51 SKO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PN51 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 SKO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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