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PO51 WKA

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,703 mi
Last recorded108,703 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 WKA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,723 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 90,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,184 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 80,179 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 6 Nov 2007 69,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,156 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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PO51 WKA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO51 WKA, 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 PO51 WKA registered?

PO51 WKA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is PO51 WKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 WKA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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