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HIL 166

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,760 mi
Last recorded57,760 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 166
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,671 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 49,671 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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 42,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 35,907 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 35,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 25,039 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 15,012 miles

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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HIL 166 is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HIL 166, 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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What year was HIL 166 registered?

HIL 166 is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is HIL 166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 166 shows 12 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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