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J15 SUK

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

76,690 mi
Last recorded76,690 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 SUK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,690 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 76,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 76,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 76,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 76,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 76,651 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,647 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 76,288 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,050 miles

hand brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,593 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,037 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,375 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small nicks in both nearside tyres, outer sidewalls

Fail 13 Apr 2007 54,704 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small nicks in both nearside tyres, outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,699 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,698 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 38,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 38,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J15 SUK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 J15 SUK, 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 J15 SUK registered?

J15 SUK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is J15 SUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 SUK shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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