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M29 DTB

2015 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

88,105 mi
Last recorded88,105 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 DTB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 229,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 81,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 223,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,610 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 210,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 70,352 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 199,439 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 65,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 189,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,705 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 42,846 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,592 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 184,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight splitting between treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also slight splitting between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 182,409 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 182,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 21,275 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 175,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 166,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 161,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cuts in front tyres

Fail 27 Jul 2016 161,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cuts in front tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2015 152,603 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 152,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 128,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,717 miles

both front tyres inner shoulders have some wear

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,080 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 69,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 33,100 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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M29 DTB is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 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 M29 DTB, 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.

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What year was M29 DTB registered?

M29 DTB is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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