MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s headlamp dim
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake defect light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside steering arm inner joint has slight play
brake pad warning light is illuminated on dash board
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside steering arm inner joint has slight play
brake pad warning light is illuminated on dash board
engine management light illuminated on dash board
Nearside Front 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 Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all round brake hoses perished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advise nearside front tyre badly perished
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise nearside front tyre badly perished
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint gaiter split.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint gaiter split.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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HN51 YJE is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YJE, 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 YJE is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2001.
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