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W40 PMF

2015 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,684 mi
Last recorded17,684 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 PMF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 17,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 165,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 148,608 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 148,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 132,051 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 11,859 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 11,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 11,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 11,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 11,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,166 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 11,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,506 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,444 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre inner edges close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 10,474 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 10,471 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 52,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 6,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30R20 (5.2.3 (e))

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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W40 PMF is a 2015 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W40 PMF, 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 W40 PMF registered?

W40 PMF is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is W40 PMF safe to buy?

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