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BN51 JXG

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,623 mi
Last recorded94,623 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 JXG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 94,623 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 88,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,834 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,350 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 77,350 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,974 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,530 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,819 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,814 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,138 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,884 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,704 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,493 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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BN51 JXG is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN51 JXG, 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 BN51 JXG registered?

BN51 JXG is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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