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A5 PED

2001 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,229 mi
Last recorded76,229 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PED
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 76,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 76,031 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 75,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 75,302 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 74,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 74,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 72,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 72,499 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 71,924 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,844 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil present at rear differential.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 70,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,568 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 45,722 miles

Rear Upper Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres starting to crack and perish between the tread

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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A5 PED is a 2001 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A5 PED, 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 A5 PED registered?

A5 PED is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is A5 PED safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PED shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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