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Y809 KSC

2001 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,456 mi
Last recorded184,456 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 KSC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 184,456 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 184,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 166,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 166,403 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 155,396 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both exhaust flexis near the catalystic converters have slight leaks due to corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 142,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 133,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fromt tyres mixed type

Fail 11 Jun 2012 133,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fromt tyres mixed type

Pass 8 Jun 2011 125,926 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 116,797 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 116,796 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 104,409 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,345 miles

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

front and rear regestration plates deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2007 83,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 71,408 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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Y809 KSC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y809 KSC, 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 Y809 KSC registered?

Y809 KSC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y809 KSC safe to buy?

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