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OU17 BVD

2017 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,748 mi
Last recorded160,748 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 160,748 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side front and rear, n/side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 155,073 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 154,954 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake system warning lamp on dash (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 146,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 146,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 138,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 113,567 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 BVD is a 2017 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BVD, 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

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What year was OU17 BVD registered?

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

Is OU17 BVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU17 BVD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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