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JC51 EJC

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

249,181 mi
Last recorded249,181 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 EJC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 249,181 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to suspension and subframes

Pass 6 Nov 2023 246,719 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 246,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 241,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REMAINING STEEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 237,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 237,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 231,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column shaft appears to be rubbing the exhaust occasionally causing wear at the collapsible section

Fail 19 Oct 2020 231,469 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column shaft appears to be rubbing the exhaust occasionally causing wear at the collapsible section

Pass 15 Oct 2019 223,662 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills next to rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 212,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 204,323 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

headlamps deteriorated

knock from front suspension

self levelling light on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2016 196,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear boot . (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff slight oil leak

self leveling light on dash

Fail 10 Oct 2016 196,831 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear boot . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 189,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 180,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes greased restricting view

engine oil topped up 2 ltr for test

rear axle oil leak

self leveling suspenion warning on dash. o/s/f level sensor link bar disconected

Fail 20 Nov 2014 180,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes greased restricting view

engine oil topped up 2 ltr for test

rear axle oil leak

self leveling suspenion warning on dash. o/s/f level sensor link bar disconected

Pass 13 Nov 2013 169,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

osf active suspension bracket not attached

self leveling sus inop

Fail 8 Nov 2013 169,920 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake discs worn

osf active suspension bracket not attached

self leveling sus inop

Pass 3 Oct 2012 157,635 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf active link not attached

self leveling suspension inop

Pass 26 Oct 2011 144,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 144,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 130,299 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes blistered and slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre 3mm 235/45 17

o/s/f brake reading fluctuating

Pass 18 Sep 2009 115,945 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel level low and light on

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm 235/45 17

Pass 27 Mar 2008 98,262 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 78,698 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 78,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JC51 EJC is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JC51 EJC, 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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JC51 EJC is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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