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L8 EWX

2017 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,687 mi
Last recorded128,687 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 EWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,687 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 33,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 28,627 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 28,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2024 98,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 24,245 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 24,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 92,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,937 miles

covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 16,606 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 15,776 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,035 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 13,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 10,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,029 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,577 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,358 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 46,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 35,340 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly and have deep cuts in tread

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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L8 EWX is a 2017 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L8 EWX, 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 L8 EWX registered?

L8 EWX is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is L8 EWX safe to buy?

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