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AY51 HWN

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

237,324 mi
Last recorded237,324 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HWN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 237,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake just met requirements needs some adjustments

parking brake lever high need some adjustment

Pass 24 Mar 2023 235,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 235,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension lowered

Pass 6 Nov 2021 234,105 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 232,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 232,371 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 226,669 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 223,452 miles

NUMBER PLATES POOR

OIL LEAK

UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Pass 27 Apr 2017 214,674 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 211,379 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 203,135 miles

oil leak

rear discs poor

Pass 20 Aug 2014 194,108 miles

oil leak

slight play in wheels 3

Pass 10 Jun 2013 188,911 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavy on inner edges

Chip to windscreen

Nearside front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 188,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres worn heavy on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip to windscreen

Low effort to offside rear parking brake

Nearside front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Offside front brake disc inner face heavily pitted

Power steering pipes damp

Pass 12 Jun 2012 183,344 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2012 183,266 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 177,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 163,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 157,646 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 157,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 147,942 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 147,942 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 137,356 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 137,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 129,798 miles

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

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 HWN is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY51 HWN, 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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AY51 HWN is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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