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SM51 VFV

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,325 mi
Last recorded103,325 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 VFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 103,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 103,183 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 102,770 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 102,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,407 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 95,407 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play break force arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 87,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play break force arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded n/s and off/s covered with side skirts

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,915 miles

Advise there are plastic covers (underside) preventing a full inspection of some brake & feul pipes.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear. ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshields insecure at rear.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 85,905 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise there are plastic covers (underside) preventing a full inspection of some brake & feul pipes.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear. ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshields insecure at rear.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,360 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,311 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,309 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,441 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 72,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,592 miles

Both front brake disc's getting corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,029 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,098 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,657 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,028 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 33,028 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SM51 VFV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SM51 VFV, 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 SM51 VFV registered?

SM51 VFV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is SM51 VFV safe to buy?

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