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AJ51 HAA

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,308 mi
Last recorded153,308 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 153,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit urgent 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 23 May 2017 153,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit urgent 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 25 May 2016 147,763 miles

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

engine covers and engine under tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

nearside front tyre wearing faster around the edges

slight play detected at offside of steering rack inner joints

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake result just passed at 16% efficient (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 May 2016 147,759 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper corners (6.1.B.1b)

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner wings / splash guards (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine covers and engine under tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

nearside front tyre wearing faster around the edges

nearside rear parking brake low

slight play detected at offside of steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 May 2015 139,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 131,657 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 131,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,059 miles

coolant leak engine area

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2013 125,797 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)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 115,739 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2012 115,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,814 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 103,813 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,332 miles

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

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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AJ51 HAA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AJ51 HAA, 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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AJ51 HAA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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