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OO 8

2001 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,439 mi
Last recorded26,439 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 8
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 26,439 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 26,046 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 25,299 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,171 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 25,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,563 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,952 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre edges slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,980 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 15,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,939 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 13,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge due to being run flat

Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,454 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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OO 8 is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OO 8, 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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What year was OO 8 registered?

OO 8 is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is OO 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO 8 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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