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HN51 AVP

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

201,299 mi
Last recorded201,299 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 AVP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 201,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 187,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 178,025 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 178,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 169,666 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Sep 2019 167,863 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 163,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 160,122 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 155,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 745,839 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 113,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 93,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 93,614 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,470 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,878 miles

some bind on rear wheels

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,315 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 55,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,084 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,490 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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HN51 AVP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HN51 AVP, 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 HN51 AVP registered?

HN51 AVP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is HN51 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 AVP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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