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HN51 UOU

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,843 mi
Last recorded167,843 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 167,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 163,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear parking brake needs minor adjustment

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 155,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip stone (8.3.1a)

misting of oil under the car

Pass 8 Sep 2016 137,196 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 131,762 miles

hand brake only 17% efficient

oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2014 125,518 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 118,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,600 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 105,600 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,295 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 102,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,305 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 99,288 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 99,059 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 79,592 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 79,592 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 68,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 68,999 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UOU is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UOU, 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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HN51 UOU is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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