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T40 PMW

2015 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,542 mi
Last recorded169,542 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 PMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 169,542 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 153,614 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides,,, rubber twisted/distorted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 136,378 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 136,024 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 129,493 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 129,493 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 129,389 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 129,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 129,166 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,721 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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T40 PMW is a 2015 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T40 PMW, 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 T40 PMW registered?

T40 PMW is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 19 October 2015.

Is T40 PMW safe to buy?

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