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OA05 RLA

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,061 mi
Last recorded91,061 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA05 RLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 91,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 112,037 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 112,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 81,771 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2024 106,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted (Poor contact area with pads). Advise to change with next set of pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 71,487 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 101,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and badly worn on outer edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 101,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and badly worn on outer edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,094 miles

Pedestrian warning displayed

Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,033 miles

Front Headlamp light source are LED

Fail 26 Aug 2020 67,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both pads are inner pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp light source are LED

Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,518 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 56,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 45,977 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened times two (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 39,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,359 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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OA05 RLA is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OA05 RLA, 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 OA05 RLA registered?

OA05 RLA is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2015.

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