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H13 CMT

2018 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,952 mi
Last recorded142,952 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 CMT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 142,952 miles
Pass 5 May 2026 88,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 129,064 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2025 84,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 77,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 71,408 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 57,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 57,414 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,745 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 78,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 38,887 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 72,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 65,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,427 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 49,426 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,069 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,477 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 28,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

When headlights are operating on "AUTO" the headlamp aim is incorrect. Headlamp aim has been set with switch in "ON" position

Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,041 miles

When headlights are operating on "AUTO" the headlamp aim is incorrect. Headlamp aim has been set with switch in "ON" position

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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H13 CMT is a 2018 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 52,102 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 H13 CMT, 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 8 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H13 CMT?

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What year was H13 CMT registered?

H13 CMT is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is H13 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 CMT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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