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K23 CJA

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,166 mi
Last recorded164,166 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 CJA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 164,166 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front back plates loose nearside rattles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 164,165 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 98V Hankook winter tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front back plates loose nearside rattles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 155,206 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 155,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bar with bushes each end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bar with bushes each end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both covered in grease no signs of being damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm Michelin Pilot Sport 4 255/40/17 98Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil close to min

Pass 6 Sep 2023 146,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 146,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 136,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 136,472 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,726 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 108,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 108,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,880 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,881 miles

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,024 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 96,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,273 miles

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

offside front brake hose slightly rubbing on suspension component (anti-roll bar)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,187 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,298 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 81,206 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear discs inner surface corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,277 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 65,277 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,389 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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K23 CJA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K23 CJA, 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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K23 CJA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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