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952 MCV

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,262 mi
Last recorded57,262 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration952 MCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 57,262 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 56,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,278 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 56,278 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,687 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 54,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,525 miles

Both front tyres perrished

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,311 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,235 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,415 miles

front tyres cracking slightly on tread

Fail 20 Feb 2014 38,409 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front tyres cracking slightly on tread

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,537 miles

both rear tyres have multiple splits to tread due to age, advise replacement as some may be close to cords.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,685 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,650 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,790 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 25,723 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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952 MCV is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 952 MCV, 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 952 MCV registered?

952 MCV is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is 952 MCV safe to buy?

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