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B23 DEA

2001 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,024 mi
Last recorded106,024 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 530113,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DEA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,024 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 106,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pipe split (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,322 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 93,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,953 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,542 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,695 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,339 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 74,339 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,938 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,468 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,851 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,183 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,402 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,354 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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B23 DEA is a 2001 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B23 DEA, 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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B23 DEA is a 2001 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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