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PO51 MFK

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,684 mi
Last recorded102,684 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 MFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 102,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,640 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 95,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,846 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

high level stop light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,444 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,811 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,829 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,375 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,487 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 47,487 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,249 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 55,249 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,002 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 46,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,032 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 31 Aug 2006 33,762 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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PO51 MFK is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PO51 MFK, 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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PO51 MFK is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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