MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
near side front tyre worn on inside edge †side wall damage to near side front tyre outer wall †
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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HY51 HVB is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HY51 HVB, 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 HY51 HVB registered?
HY51 HVB is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2001.
Is HY51 HVB safe to buy?
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