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CU51 POJ

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,251 mi
Last recorded94,251 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 POJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 94,251 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,153 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,121 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,482 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 91,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,807 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 75,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 58,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,300 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,220 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 21 Sep 2011 35,721 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,152 miles

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,383 miles

both front brake disc's corroded on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,116 miles

both front brake disc's corroded on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2005 17,018 miles

both front brake disc,s corroded on inner edges

rear number plate in poor condition

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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CU51 POJ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CU51 POJ, 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 CU51 POJ registered?

CU51 POJ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is CU51 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 POJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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