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PA03 MMA

2017 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,447 mi
Last recorded72,447 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 MMA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 72,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 84,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 67,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 62,199 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 61,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,772 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 65,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,441 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,801 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 62,753 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,179 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 60,160 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,273 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,505 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,044 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 40,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,928 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,762 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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PA03 MMA is a 2017 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PA03 MMA, 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 PA03 MMA registered?

PA03 MMA is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2017.

Is PA03 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 MMA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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