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HN51 WUY

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,722 mi
Last recorded165,722 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 165,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 165,222 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 164,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 163,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 162,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 160,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 157,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 155,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 151,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 144,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,440 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 138,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 132,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f lower swivel slight play

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2013 132,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f lower swivel slight play

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 126,101 miles

Front Brake discs corroded on inside

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 126,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs corroded on inside

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 119,193 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 119,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 108,414 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 100,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 91,454 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,099 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 61,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 61,233 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 WUY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 WUY, 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 WUY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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