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M888 ANP

2018 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 ANP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,845 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 98,843 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 198,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 196,559 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 196,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,370 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 66,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 169,724 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2022 53,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2022 169,235 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 169,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,483 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 36,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 165,460 miles

alloy wheels have been welded (repaired)

Fail 28 Jun 2021 165,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

alloy wheels have been welded (repaired)

osr tyre very slight wear inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2020 159,549 miles

alloy wheels have been welded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 150,880 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 141,773 miles

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

nsf alloy wheel has been welded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,887 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 129,887 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 102,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 71,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,797 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge has slight split, cords not exposed

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,183 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M888 ANP is a 2018 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2018 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 52,102 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 M888 ANP, 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 8 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 M888 ANP registered?

M888 ANP is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is M888 ANP safe to buy?

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