2001 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · AJ51 OOA
2001 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 135,422 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ51 OOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 135,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ51 OOA MOT History
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 (AJ51 OOA) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
AJ51 OOA Mileage History
- 08/12/2021118,798 mi
- 09/12/2022121,225 mi+2,427 mi
- 25/03/2024123,971 mi+2,746 mi
- 02/04/2026135,376 mi+11,405 mi
- 24/04/2026135,422 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 3,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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