MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
o/s front tyre worn on inside edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJI 1716 is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HJI 1716, 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 HJI 1716 registered?
HJI 1716 is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2001.
Is HJI 1716 safe to buy?
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