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HJ51 UEP

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,859 mi
Last recorded87,859 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UEP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 87,859 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 87,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low & Cant be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake Requirements Only Just Met

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake minimum performance requirement only just met at 17%

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,180 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 81,180 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,414 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,590 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,144 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 70,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,115 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,984 miles

Rear number plate poor condition / water ingress

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,566 miles

rear number plate is starting to de-laminate

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,468 miles

Handbrake only 18% ( min req 16% )

Pass 15 Sep 2007 39,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,330 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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HJ51 UEP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

HJ51 UEP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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