MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn low on outer edges
nearside rear tyre worn low on inner
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre split (not to cords)
unable to obtain emissions readings
unable to see all brake pipes & brake components to test
Smoke emissions too low to obtain readings on emissions test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm
offside rear tyre tread depth at 4mm
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Smoke emissions too low to obtain readings on emissions test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm
offside rear tyre tread depth at 4mm
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J55 SPW is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 2008 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 98,877 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 J55 SPW, 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 18 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J55 SPW registered?
J55 SPW is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is J55 SPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J55 SPW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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