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BV51 TVW

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,697 mi
Last recorded196,697 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 TVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 196,697 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 196,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 195,161 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 195,151 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

500-1,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 193,910 miles

1,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 191,829 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 188,523 miles

2000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Offside outer sill corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 185,345 miles

6000 miles left on rear brakes.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 185,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

6000 miles left on rear brakes.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 182,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 182,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 179,382 miles

Both front and rear tyres worn low on edges and cracking due to age.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs corroded,pads good.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 174,980 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge and cracking.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 170,167 miles

Front brake discs corroded,pads good.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside front brake back plate loose.

Slight buckle to nearside front road wheel.

Slight drag from offside front brake.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 166,697 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded to rear brake hoses.

Front brake discs corroded, pads good.

Fuel pipes corroded to and from fuel tank.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 164,543 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Rear brake and fuel pipes badly corroded.

Slight to buckle to nearside front road wheel.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 162,470 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 159,439 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 155,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 149,703 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 149,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 143,598 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 136,620 miles

Front & rear brake pads over 50% worn

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

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

Water ingress rear No plate

Pass 12 Oct 2007 124,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 90,315 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths low but legal

Cut in offside rear tyre wall but not showing cord

Front brake pads over 50% worn

Offside handbrake operation slightly jerky

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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BV51 TVW is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV51 TVW, 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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BV51 TVW is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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