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ST53 UZS

2017 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,103 mi
Last recorded70,103 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 UZS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 69,860 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 131,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,741 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Dec 2024 69,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2024 110,400 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,474 miles

front tyres low on edges

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2023 100,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 47,873 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 93,355 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 36,395 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/ o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 76,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,180 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 57,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,377 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 22,994 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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ST53 UZS is a 2017 BMW 530 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ST53 UZS, 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 ST53 UZS registered?

ST53 UZS is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2017.

Is ST53 UZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 UZS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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