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A21 OPS

2018 BMW 530

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,772 mi
Last recorded37,772 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 OPS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 139,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 139,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 33,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,635 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 130,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 26,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 119,947 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 21,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,829 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 17,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 94,372 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,297 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,746 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,219 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 44,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,607 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,616 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,919 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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A21 OPS is a 2018 BMW 530 in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 52,102 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 A21 OPS, 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 8 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 OPS registered?

A21 OPS is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2018.

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