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Y951 HPG

2001 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,651 mi
Last recorded166,651 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 HPG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2016 166,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

a deep cut in n/s/f tyre

the front brake disc,s are corroded

the n/s/f tyre sidewall has deteriorated

the rear brake disc,s are corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 162,724 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 155,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight imbalance front brakes

Stability control light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 155,761 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight imbalance front brakes

Stability control light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2010 129,735 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 129,735 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 117,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear and both front wheels corrodded

Small cuts in front tyres

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 117,852 miles

Offside rear and both front wheels corrodded

Small cuts in front tyres

Pass 1 May 2008 102,506 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 102,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 85,971 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 85,971 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y951 HPG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y951 HPG, 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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Y951 HPG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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