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RK51 YCW

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,406 mi
Last recorded71,406 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 YCW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,406 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 71,237 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

NSF TYRE 2MM APPROX

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

REAR TYRES 2MM APPROX

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,515 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 61,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,165 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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RK51 YCW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK51 YCW, 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 RK51 YCW registered?

RK51 YCW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RK51 YCW safe to buy?

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