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HG51 SXZ

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,267 mi
Last recorded124,267 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 SXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 124,267 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 116,727 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 112,058 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,238 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 110,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,510 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 108,510 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,829 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 104,828 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,061 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 104,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 103,125 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,098 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 102,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 99,841 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 99,841 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre on limit, outside edge bald(raised tread area, 225/55r16

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 18 Jan 2013 97,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre on limit, outside edge bald(raised tread area, 225/55r16

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,020 miles

Q.D.tow hitch missing

some edge wear to tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,961 miles

sl tracking wear f tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 85,458 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2008 85,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,286 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,180 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,965 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 59,931 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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HG51 SXZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 HG51 SXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG51 SXZ registered?

HG51 SXZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is HG51 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 SXZ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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