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YX51 HKK

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,472 mi
Last recorded208,472 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 HKK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 208,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 208,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 204,876 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 198,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 198,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 197,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014 194,557 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 191,228 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 189,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 184,325 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 178,671 miles

slight play in offside rear upper and lower arm bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2009 175,462 miles

fuel lines are very rusty

n/s and o/s front seatbelts are slow to retract

Fail 29 Dec 2009 175,453 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

fuel lines are very rusty

n/s and o/s front seatbelts are slow to retract

Pass 15 Dec 2008 171,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 165,287 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 159,054 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 153,527 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 153,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YX51 HKK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YX51 HKK, 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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YX51 HKK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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