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AJ66 VUG

2017 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,293 mi
Last recorded44,293 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 VUG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 44,293 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 44,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 40,001 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,180 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 28,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 25,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 22,531 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 18,508 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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AJ66 VUG is a 2017 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ66 VUG, 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.

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What year was AJ66 VUG registered?

AJ66 VUG is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is AJ66 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 VUG shows 8 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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