2001 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · HS51 ACJ
2001 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 86,234 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
HS51 ACJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2011
- 86,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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HS51 ACJ Mileage History
- 04/11/200544,680 mi
- 22/10/201076,065 mi+31,385 mi
- 22/10/201076,065 mi
- 24/10/201186,234 mi+10,169 mi
- 25/10/201186,234 mi
Average of roughly 6,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HS51 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (HS51 ACJ) between November 2005 and October 2011.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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