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RIL 3842

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 3842
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (UPPER) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (UPPER) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,376 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,556 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 62,518 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit. replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,037 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 55,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,530 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,614 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 45,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 44,982 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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RIL 3842 is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RIL 3842, 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 RIL 3842 registered?

RIL 3842 is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is RIL 3842 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 3842 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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