MOT Status
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268,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Front & rear number plates in poor condition
both front suspension bottom front arm inner bushes soft
fuel filter rusting
rear brake discs rusting
rear number plate in poor condition
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was YK51 XSR registered?
YK51 XSR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is YK51 XSR safe to buy?
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