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M5 HFW

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,767 mi
Last recorded137,767 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HFW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 137,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 126,044 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f drivers side wing mirror casing damaged.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 124,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 119,874 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 110,539 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 110,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 97,269 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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M5 HFW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M5 HFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 HFW registered?

M5 HFW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is M5 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 HFW shows 7 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.

Does M5 HFW have outstanding finance?

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