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HN51 FXD

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 FXD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 94,733 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 94,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting by the jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,259 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,851 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 93,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,118 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 93,118 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,423 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,423 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 91,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,467 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,464 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,149 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 72,489 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on limit on inside edge

offside front inner face of brake disc excessivly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,489 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on limit on inside edge

offside front inner face of brake disc excessivly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,150 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,755 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,645 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 FXD is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

HN51 FXD is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is HN51 FXD safe to buy?

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