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H17 LKE

2015 BMW 530

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,292 mi
Last recorded125,292 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 LKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 125,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule/metal pipe onto calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule/metal pipe onto calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 86,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Centre ball joint with spring arm attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 114,149 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,248 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 100,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 70,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 70,233 miles

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

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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,025 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 68,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,168 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, damage to tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,430 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 38,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 27,934 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,958 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,888 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 39,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 30,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,076 miles

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.

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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H17 LKE is a 2015 BMW 530 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H17 LKE, 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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H17 LKE is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 23 April 2015.

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