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YK51 XSR

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

268,606 mi
Last recorded268,606 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 XSR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 268,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 256,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 241,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 227,645 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 220,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 217,105 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 205,288 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 188,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 172,460 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 154,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 154,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 137,167 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion inner sills area,and susp mounts

Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2013 95,849 miles

front & rear number plates in poor condition

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

rear brake discs rusty on inner & outer faces

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 2 May 2013 95,849 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear number plates in poor condition

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

front suspension level switch broken & detached

rear brake discs rusty on inner & outer faces

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet safety catch semi-seized

rear brake discs very rusty

slight wear in n/s/f roll-bar vertical link

Fail 17 Jul 2012 89,874 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet safety catch semi-seized

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs very rusty

slight wear in n/s/f roll-bar vertical link

Fail 5 Jul 2011 84,211 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,211 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,357 miles

Front & rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,113 miles

both front suspension bottom front arm inner bushes soft

fuel filter rusting

rear brake discs rusting

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,519 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 XSR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YK51 XSR, 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 YK51 XSR registered?

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

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