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C20 BAM

2015 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,606 mi
Last recorded104,606 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 BAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,606 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,150 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 90,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,079 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 77,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 76,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock outer dust covers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low on inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low on inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,960 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2019 40,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 31,418 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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C20 BAM is a 2015 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 64,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 BAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C20 BAM is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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