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YK51 FMV

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,835 mi
Last recorded188,835 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FMV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 188,835 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 187,738 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 187,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 182,062 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 171,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013
Fail 28 Mar 2013 162,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 151,108 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 136,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 126,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 117,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 98,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 86,859 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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YK51 FMV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YK51 FMV, 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 YK51 FMV registered?

YK51 FMV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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