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JB53 ELB

2015 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,845 mi
Last recorded46,845 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB53 ELB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 46,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 46,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 39,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 36,030 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 36,030 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 30,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 19,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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JB53 ELB is a 2015 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 JB53 ELB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JB53 ELB registered?

JB53 ELB is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 11 June 2015.

Is JB53 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB53 ELB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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