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OE51 EFA

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 EFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 128,164 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner facing(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner steering rack gaiter(s) slightly deteriorated, not allowing ingress

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

Rear coil spring(s) corroded

Slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner facing edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre(s) worn slightly inner

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner facing edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,050 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre(s) beginning to wear low

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyre(s) slightly worn inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,728 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,408 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,408 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 68,944 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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OE51 EFA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OE51 EFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 EFA registered?

OE51 EFA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is OE51 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 EFA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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