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HJ51 UEO

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,704 mi
Last recorded86,704 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UEO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2010 86,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,704 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2010 85,246 miles

front tyres and nearside rear tyre have damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2009 77,545 miles

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

slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,537 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,849 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,230 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 47,628 miles

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

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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HJ51 UEO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ51 UEO, 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 HJ51 UEO registered?

HJ51 UEO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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