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J40 DRT

2022 BMW 530

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,235 mi
Last recorded52,235 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 DRT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 52,235 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 166,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff mounting rubbers worn

Pass 6 Aug 2025 42,935 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw through shoulder ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 146,015 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2024 146,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 128,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2022 116,940 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,431 miles

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,903 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2020 79,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear air suspension bag slightly frayed at bottom of bag , functioning as should with no air leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 52,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,976 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,699 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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J40 DRT is a 2022 BMW 530 in Grey with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J40 DRT, 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 4 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J40 DRT is a 2022 BMW 530, first registered on 16 September 2022.

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