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C12 HOB

2001 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,848 mi
Last recorded205,848 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 HOB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 205,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 193,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 28 Mar 2024 184,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both sills near jacking points

Pass 4 May 2023 173,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to both rear sills near jacking points

Pass 1 Jun 2022 154,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 138,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 121,719 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 3 Jun 2020 121,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 13 May 2019 102,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 102,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 90,639 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 66,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,858 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 51,982 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 51,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 45,826 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,995 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 33,059 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 27,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,211 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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C12 HOB 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 C12 HOB, 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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C12 HOB is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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