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VK51 VRY

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,734 mi
Last recorded119,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 VRY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on nearside sill

Fail 19 Nov 2019 119,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 118,833 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 118,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 114,847 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 105,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 100,362 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all four front lower arm have slight play in all bushes and ball joints

Pass 22 Nov 2010 82,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008
Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 14 Nov 2005 38,877 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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VK51 VRY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK51 VRY, 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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What year was VK51 VRY registered?

VK51 VRY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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