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MT51 HZF

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,450 mi
Last recorded115,450 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 HZF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 115,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e m lamp on misfire low revs

Fail 14 Jul 2017 114,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e m lamp on misfire low revs

Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 113,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 111,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,675 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 104,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 93,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,025 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 88,016 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discsw corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,531 miles

corrosion front discs..rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,686 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,896 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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MT51 HZF is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT51 HZF, 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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MT51 HZF is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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