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J700 JAP

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,721 mi
Last recorded125,721 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 JAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,721 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower out sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 123,005 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,018 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 116,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 109,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,175 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 109,175 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 106,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low internals loose (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 50% o/s reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 104,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 102,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Feb 2013 97,615 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,476 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 81,476 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,851 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,473 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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J700 JAP is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J700 JAP, 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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J700 JAP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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