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MA51 FCM

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,602 mi
Last recorded157,602 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FCM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 157,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front too rear fuel lines corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2023 152,368 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 150,391 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 148,214 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front too rear ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 148,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 146,538 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

fuel lines and brake pipes heavily corroded underside

Pass 2 Nov 2018 143,987 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 141,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,375 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitteed

Fail 7 Nov 2016 138,344 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 Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside 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)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitteed

Pass 7 Nov 2015 133,520 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 129,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 123,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 118,866 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 113,549 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 108,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 93,018 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 92,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,361 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 69,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 69,302 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres slightly scrubbing on edge

Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,601 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 56,510 miles

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

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

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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MA51 FCM is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MA51 FCM, 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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MA51 FCM is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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