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8 MEX

2001 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

73,736 mi
Last recorded73,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 MEX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 73,736 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 73,715 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at floor pan at joint marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 62,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 62,209 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking underside marked yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking underside marked yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 61,620 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 60,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,080 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,682 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,952 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,589 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,470 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,859 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,686 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,417 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,204 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,078 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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8 MEX 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 81.5%.

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 8 MEX, 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 8 MEX registered?

8 MEX is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is 8 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 MEX shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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