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X18 ERD

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,856 mi
Last recorded89,856 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 ERD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,856 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,303 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 79,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,327 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 68,325 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,727 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 55,727 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 41,454 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 41,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 29,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 15,815 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 15,562 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 12,423 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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X18 ERD is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X18 ERD, 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 X18 ERD registered?

X18 ERD is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is X18 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X18 ERD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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