2001 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · 629 GME
2001 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 185,160 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2014. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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629 GME Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2013
- 185,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
629 GME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (629 GME) between May 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
629 GME Mileage History
- 15/05/200690,943 mi
- 28/09/200698,167 mi+7,224 mi
- 28/09/200698,167 mi
- 09/11/2007111,765 mi+13,598 mi
- 15/11/2007112,026 mi+261 mi
- 05/11/2008125,562 mi+13,536 mi
- 15/04/2010145,957 mi+20,395 mi
- 16/04/2010145,957 mi
- 19/04/2011157,555 mi+11,598 mi
- 21/04/2011157,555 mi
- 27/10/2012167,213 mi+9,658 mi
- 14/10/2013185,160 mi+17,947 mi
Average of roughly 12,703 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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