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2001 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · 99 HJX

99 HJX

2001 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 46,468 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 530
Year / Origin
2001
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
46,468 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2979cc
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99 HJX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2026
  • 46,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

99 HJX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Nov 2026, 04:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (99 HJX) between August 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

99 HJX Mileage History

  1. 11/08/202243,893 mi
  2. 11/08/202344,284 mi+391 mi
  3. 26/07/202444,557 mi+273 mi
  4. 02/08/202545,443 mi+886 mi
  5. 14/08/202646,468 mi+1,025 mi

Average of roughly 642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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