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N31 LYA

2020 BMW 530

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,916 mi
Last recorded50,916 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 53031,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 LYA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 50,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 48,860 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in both front tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 48,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in both front tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,052 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 46,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 116,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 115,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 111,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 95,980 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,279 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,362 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,848 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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N31 LYA is a 2020 BMW 530 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 31,756 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 N31 LYA, 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 6 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N31 LYA registered?

N31 LYA is a 2020 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2020.

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