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J20 HDR

2017 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,372 mi
Last recorded74,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 HDR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 74,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,906 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 May 2024 59,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 58,834 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 51,321 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,204 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,625 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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J20 HDR is a 2017 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 54,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J20 HDR, 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 9 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J20 HDR registered?

J20 HDR is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is J20 HDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 HDR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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