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TK51 ZZZ

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,141 mi
Last recorded133,141 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK51 ZZZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 133,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 133,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 132,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH PIPES UNDERBODY

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE GOING TO NEAR SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERBODY REAR SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 128,987 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 128,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 128,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 127,204 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 127,204 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 123,100 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 123,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 116,869 miles

Nearside Front has slight play in wheel steering rack

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,098 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,816 miles

Nearside Rear body sill damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2016 104,815 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear body sill damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,536 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 100,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 100,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 97,667 miles

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

nearside outer sill slight damage

offside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,673 miles

nearside outer sill damage

Nail in offside front tyre

age crack in offside rear tyre not showing cords

Fail 7 Mar 2012 94,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

age crack in offside rear tyre not showing cords

nearside outer sill damage

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,739 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,705 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,165 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 66,165 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,545 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)

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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TK51 ZZZ is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TK51 ZZZ, 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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What year was TK51 ZZZ registered?

TK51 ZZZ is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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