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4868BKF

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,425 mi
Last recorded172,425 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4868BKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 172,425 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 142,764 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 142,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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4868BKF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 4868BKF, 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 4868BKF registered?

4868BKF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is 4868BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4868BKF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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