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NJR 160

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

78,120 mi
Last recorded78,120 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJR 160
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 78,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 111,211 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 110,943 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 70,152 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 105,324 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 66,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 66,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,946 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,587 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 52,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 94,904 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 46,755 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,922 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 90,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,316 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 43,316 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,776 miles

engine cover fitted.

Pass 23 May 2019 36,602 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 36,602 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 36,602 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,925 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,925 miles

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

Front brake pads worn very low

Front tyres worn low (3mm)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0mm plus also started to crack in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,739 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 55,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,871 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,112 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,560 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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NJR 160 is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 NJR 160, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJR 160 registered?

NJR 160 is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2015.

Is NJR 160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJR 160 shows 35 tests with a 74.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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