2001 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · SM51 VFV
2001 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 103,325 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM51 VFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 103,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM51 VFV 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 (SM51 VFV) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SM51 VFV Mileage History
- 09/09/2022102,770 mi
- 09/09/2022102,770 mi
- 22/09/2023103,028 mi+258 mi
- 20/09/2024103,183 mi+155 mi
- 03/10/2025103,325 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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