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YC51 KVL

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,230 mi
Last recorded169,230 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 KVL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 169,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2010 151,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on legal limit

front discs worn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 151,370 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on legal limit

front discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 133,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 133,920 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 119,586 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 119,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 22 Nov 2007 107,013 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 107,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

signs of wear front brake pads and discs

Pass 18 Nov 2006 94,988 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 94,698 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

rear offside brake disc scored

signs of wear front tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2005 81,039 miles

engine oil level on minimum mark

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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YC51 KVL is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YC51 KVL, 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 YC51 KVL registered?

YC51 KVL is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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