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M5 TWJ

2017 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

96,690 mi
Last recorded96,690 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 TWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,690 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 148,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 85,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 133,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 79,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm suspension bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,742 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,552 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 43,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 111,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 32,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,181 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,570 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,192 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 56,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,802 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 32,802 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Oil level on minimum

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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M5 TWJ is a 2017 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 M5 TWJ, 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 M5 TWJ registered?

M5 TWJ is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2017.

Is M5 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 TWJ shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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