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RU08 ELX

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,280 mi
Last recorded67,280 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU08 ELX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 87,689 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/35*20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 255/35*20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 225/35*20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 255/35*20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,977 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 55,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 69,426 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 51,834 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 68,061 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,413 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,031 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,771 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 41,777 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 30,129 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 30,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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RU08 ELX is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RU08 ELX, 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 RU08 ELX registered?

RU08 ELX is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is RU08 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU08 ELX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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