2001 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · KF51 KFJ
2001 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 229,060 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF51 KFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 229,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF51 KFJ 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 (KF51 KFJ) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
KF51 KFJ Mileage History
- 12/08/2022157,942 mi
- 16/08/2022157,955 mi+13 mi
- 08/08/2023165,704 mi+7,749 mi
- 28/08/2024207,634 mi+41,930 mi
- 13/09/2025229,060 mi+21,426 mi
Average of roughly 23,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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