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AE51 VHO

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,292 mi
Last recorded117,292 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,292 miles

airbag light come back on

both front tyres cracking on walls and tread

Fail 11 Jul 2012 117,292 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

airbag light come back on

both front tyres cracking on walls and tread

Pass 7 Apr 2010 105,117 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 102,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 98,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 85,470 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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AE51 VHO is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE51 VHO, 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 AE51 VHO registered?

AE51 VHO is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is AE51 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VHO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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