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HF51 WZE

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,165 mi
Last recorded124,165 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 WZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 124,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,814 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,814 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Feb 2016 113,460 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 113,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,615 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 106,615 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 97,971 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,591 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,967 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,291 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,755 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 68,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,470 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 61,470 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,914 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,615 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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HF51 WZE is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF51 WZE, 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 HF51 WZE registered?

HF51 WZE is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HF51 WZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 WZE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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