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BM51 SSS

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,576 mi
Last recorded136,576 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 SSS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 136,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 134,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 131,687 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 129,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 129,478 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 127,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,443 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 122,772 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,081 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,050 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 109,940 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,182 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,182 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,299 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 104,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,811 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 94,597 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 90,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 64,393 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 52,363 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 52,363 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside 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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BM51 SSS is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BM51 SSS, 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 BM51 SSS registered?

BM51 SSS is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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