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PJ51 HPE

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,581 mi
Last recorded103,581 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 HPE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,292 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 100,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,911 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 145,756 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 135,754 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 135,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 125,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,122 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 95,909 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,345 miles

o/s/r inner sidelamp inop.

rear number plate starting to disfigure.

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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PJ51 HPE is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PJ51 HPE, 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 PJ51 HPE registered?

PJ51 HPE is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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