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OIG 1528

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,908 mi
Last recorded77,908 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 1528
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 77,908 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sills corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,189 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 71,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,496 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 68,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,737 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 62,703 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 52,246 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,774 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,917 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 41,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,726 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 35,726 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,624 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,707 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,618 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 18,616 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 14,853 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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OIG 1528 is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OIG 1528, 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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OIG 1528 is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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