MOT Status
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179,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limit
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limit
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E1 PLH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 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 E1 PLH, 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 14 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E1 PLH registered?
E1 PLH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 9 August 2012.
Is E1 PLH safe to buy?
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