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OU17 BVB

2017 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,813 mi
Last recorded147,813 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU17 BVB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 147,813 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR AND N/S/F TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 146,496 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 145,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 142,370 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 136,597 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 136,596 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 119,682 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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OU17 BVB is a 2017 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OU17 BVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU17 BVB?

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What year was OU17 BVB registered?

OU17 BVB is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is OU17 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU17 BVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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