2001 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · PN51 SKX
2001 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 164,479 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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PN51 SKX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2012
- 164,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN51 SKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (PN51 SKX) between October 2006 and August 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 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: “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
PN51 SKX Mileage History
- 18/10/200691,152 mi
- 19/10/200691,152 mi
- 22/10/200794,787 mi+3,635 mi
- 22/10/200794,787 mi
- 27/10/2008106,172 mi+11,385 mi
- 27/10/2008106,174 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/2009112,523 mi+6,349 mi
- 05/10/2009112,530 mi+7 mi
- 10/08/2010124,055 mi+11,525 mi
- 12/08/2010124,055 mi
- 15/08/2011147,895 mi+23,840 mi
- 14/08/2012164,298 mi+16,403 mi
- 22/08/2012164,479 mi+181 mi
Average of roughly 12,545 miles per year across 13 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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