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B15 MUP

2001 BMW 530

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,134 mi
Last recorded145,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 MUP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 145,134 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 137,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,357 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 135,997 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 23 Jan 2020 135,289 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 134,033 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 134,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 131,505 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,890 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 112,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 103,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 95,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011
Pass 3 Sep 2010 91,469 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 91,469 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,207 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,577 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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B15 MUP is a 2001 BMW 530 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B15 MUP, 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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B15 MUP is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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