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HJ51 UFK

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,133 mi
Last recorded169,133 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 169,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside front to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 30 Dec 2020 158,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 155,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 123,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 149,421 miles

Offside Rear brake pipes along inner sill badly corroded in places.

both side rear parking brake should be adjusted marginal pass.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 145,962 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 145,942 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 141,413 miles

parking brake only just reaches required readings

Pass 17 Jul 2014 135,018 miles

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

tempory repair to headlamp lens n/s

Fail 10 Jul 2014 135,018 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 125,316 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to offside front outer sill

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,895 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 113,895 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,869 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,397 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,558 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,457 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 UFK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UFK, 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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HJ51 UFK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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