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W3 ECE

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,845 mi
Last recorded128,845 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 ECE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 109,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 125,149 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,943 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 121,221 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 116,423 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 116,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator in wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,169 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 86,169 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 111,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 77,063 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 106,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,099 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,271 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 93,534 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 30 May 2017 85,061 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

emissions to clean to register

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,047 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 29 May 2015 70,246 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,701 miles

emissions to clean to register

rear tyres wearing low will need replacing soon

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 40,397 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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W3 ECE is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W3 ECE, 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 W3 ECE registered?

W3 ECE is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is W3 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 ECE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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