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HF51 XTP

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,410 mi
Last recorded127,410 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XTP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on, all brake pads new

Fail 31 Oct 2018 127,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end arm inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wheel arch liner is broken.

Nearside outer sill is corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer rear's. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Sep 2017 120,585 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,748 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,748 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,019 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 76,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,405 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 55,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front o/s tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 42,748 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XTP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue 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 HF51 XTP, 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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HF51 XTP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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