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M8 MTK

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,541 mi
Last recorded166,541 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MTK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 166,541 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 166,540 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 165,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 164,123 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 162,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 159,390 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 154,677 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 150,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,146 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 150,142 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 150,130 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 149,773 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 149,773 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 144,547 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 141,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 141,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 127,608 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 107,262 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 107,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,580 miles

baby seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 7 Feb 2011 88,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baby seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre worn away on inner edge.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four brake discs slightly corroded.

offside rear tyre worn away on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,945 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges, worse on inner.N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 74,945 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges, worse on inner.N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 68,529 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake pads over half worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,529 miles

all brake pads over half worn.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,971 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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M8 MTK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M8 MTK, 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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M8 MTK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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