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HY51 UDT

2001 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,268 mi
Last recorded127,268 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 UDT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 127,268 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Feb 2015 127,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,201 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 113,519 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 110,730 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 105,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

main washers inop. but intensive ok

Pass 23 Dec 2010 105,993 miles

main washers inop. but intensive ok

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 100,758 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,034 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 95,034 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 89,023 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 88,925 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,156 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 72,156 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,432 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HY51 UDT is a 2001 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

HY51 UDT is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HY51 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 UDT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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