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R60 JED

2001 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,953 mi
Last recorded93,953 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 JED
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 93,953 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some perishing to front tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2024 93,192 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,017 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,805 miles

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at rear have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased restricting inspection in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 90,076 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at rear have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased restricting inspection in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,362 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pipes greased in places restricting inspection/some corrosion to pipes at rear in places

some deterioration to rear tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,796 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,610 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear door wont open from outside

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,485 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,572 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)

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,993 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,890 miles

nearside and offside handbrake performance low

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,027 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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R60 JED is a 2001 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R60 JED, 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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What year was R60 JED registered?

R60 JED is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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