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AY51 HTG

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,027 mi
Last recorded158,027 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HTG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 158,027 miles

ofside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 152,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ofside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 150,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S Front Suspension Sensor Broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Movement in N/S Rear Upper Suspension Component (Air)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 150,748 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S Front Suspension Sensor Broken

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Movement in N/S Rear Upper Suspension Component (Air)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 142,180 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 142,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 133,511 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 133,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2008 126,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 118,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 110,483 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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AY51 HTG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY51 HTG, 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 AY51 HTG registered?

AY51 HTG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is AY51 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 HTG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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