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AE17 RWU

2017 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,866 mi
Last recorded56,866 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 RWU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 56,866 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,825 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 44,013 miles

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

Hight ride sensor rod bent& seized

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 43,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hight ride sensor rod bent& seized

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 36,886 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 36,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,894 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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AE17 RWU is a 2017 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 54,364 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 AE17 RWU, 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 9 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 AE17 RWU registered?

AE17 RWU is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AE17 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 RWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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