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KS51 LVA

2017 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,773 mi
Last recorded107,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 LVA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 107,773 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 101,103 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,146 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2024 92,718 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

belly shields / under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2023 80,097 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2023 82,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 82,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 72,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 70,313 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,948 miles

Both rear tyre treads very close to legal limit and cuts in tread.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edges and small cuts in tread.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,498 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 53,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,694 miles

Both rear tyres tread starting to get close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,430 miles

inner edge rear tyres starting to wear

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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KS51 LVA is a 2017 BMW 530 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KS51 LVA, 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.

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What year was KS51 LVA registered?

KS51 LVA is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 22 February 2017.

Is KS51 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 LVA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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