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AJ51 OOA

2001 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,422 mi
Last recorded135,422 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OOA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 135,422 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 135,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,225 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 118,798 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 118,798 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 115,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 115,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light is not working

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear inner and outer sill is corroded but not excessively weakened

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

horn is quiet but still functioning

Pass 15 Dec 2018 104,360 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 104,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various static brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 89,967 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various static brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,439 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to various static brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,595 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc surface corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,801 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 62,801 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 53,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,879 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 44,107 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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AJ51 OOA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AJ51 OOA, 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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AJ51 OOA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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