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HN51 FEV

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,264 mi
Last recorded171,264 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 FEV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 171,264 miles

both track rod end ball joint grease boots damaged but still weather proof at present

Fail 7 Mar 2013 171,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both track rod end ball joint grease boots damaged but still weather proof at present

Pass 27 Mar 2012 158,997 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 158,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 146,260 miles

both front tyres are worn slightly more on the inner edges

front to rear brake pipes are rusty / waxoiled

screw in the o/s/f tyre

very slight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar end link

very small chip on the screen

Pass 3 Mar 2010 136,545 miles

both rear tyres worn low on the inner edges and are going out of shape

play in both front anti roll bar links

wipers poor

Pass 21 Mar 2009 127,622 miles

front inner brake pads look low

front tyres are worn very low on the edges

slight noise when turning o/s/r wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2008 117,175 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres are worn more on the inner edge possibly tracking seting incorrect

had to pull handbrake hard to get reading

Pass 20 Mar 2007 107,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 95,536 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 FEV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HN51 FEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN51 FEV registered?

HN51 FEV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is HN51 FEV safe to buy?

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