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K3 CNY

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,307 mi
Last recorded65,307 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 CNY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 65,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2025 176,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 59,173 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2024 162,881 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 51,085 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2023 149,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 42,849 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,153 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 34,908 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2021 131,987 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 29,105 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2020 131,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 25,130 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 25,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 129,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 19,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 126,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 122,556 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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K3 CNY is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K3 CNY, 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 K3 CNY registered?

K3 CNY is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 2 November 2015.

Is K3 CNY safe to buy?

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