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HJI 1716

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,183 mi
Last recorded169,183 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 1716
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 169,183 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 169,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 157,044 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 146,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 146,120 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 133,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 128,958 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 123,206 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 197,645 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 196,449 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 176,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 148,680 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 148,679 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 110,812 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 110,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 74,283 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 74,283 miles

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.

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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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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HJI 1716 is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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