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HV51 OUM

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,429 mi
Last recorded140,429 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 OUM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 140,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 137,948 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 137,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 136,029 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,510 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 124,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,857 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,373 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,057 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 77,057 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 74,478 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 70,426 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 66,435 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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HV51 OUM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV51 OUM, 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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What year was HV51 OUM registered?

HV51 OUM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is HV51 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 OUM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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