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PN51 UEY

2001 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,819 mi
Last recorded137,819 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 UEY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,819 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Oct 2024 136,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 136,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 136,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,111 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 130,111 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,643 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 125,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 125,090 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,749 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,289 miles

Fuel pipes corroded at the rear of the n/s floor

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 123,924 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 123,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 119,250 miles

Both o/s and m/s rear anti roll bar link joints have slight play.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The o/s rear brake pad sensor wire is damaged .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,643 miles

Slight play in the o/s rear anti roll bar link .

The o/s rear wheel bearing is slightly rough .

Pass 22 Aug 2011 105,055 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 102,993 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 100,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,112 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 96,072 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 92,469 miles

All four tyres are becomming worn on thier outer edges.

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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PN51 UEY is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PN51 UEY, 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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PN51 UEY is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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