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ASH 97X

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,008 mi
Last recorded129,008 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASH 97X
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 129,008 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Oct 2025 128,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 122,998 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 122,961 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,490 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 115,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,944 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,327 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,979 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,353 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,544 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

offside outer c.v joint corroded and leaking grease

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster has no effect (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

all 4 brake discs corroded

offside outer c.v joint corroded and leaking grease

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,283 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2011 44,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,538 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,998 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,933 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,819 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 29,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ASH 97X is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ASH 97X, 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 ASH 97X registered?

ASH 97X is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is ASH 97X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASH 97X shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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