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P1 EFR

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

98,760 mi
Last recorded98,760 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 EFR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 98,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 98,708 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 86,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge

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

Fail 17 May 2025 86,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 64,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 64,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,308 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 54,305 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 52,551 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 52,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished - Age related. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel filler cap rubber perished but in tacked

gearbox warning on at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2018 51,231 miles

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

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak on front of block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear filler cap rubber perishing but intact

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

gearbox warning light on at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2018 51,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back brake pipes corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak on front of block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear filler cap rubber perishing but intact

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

gearbox warning light on at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,927 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,641 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 41,641 miles

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

Engine management light is on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,624 miles

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

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

front brake discs have corrosion around edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,003 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 34,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 26,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,024 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,955 miles

damage to front bumper , repaired with cable ties

Fail 5 Jul 2008 14,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 14,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 11,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 10,058 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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P1 EFR is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P1 EFR, 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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P1 EFR is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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