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AK54 ART

2018 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,890 mi
Last recorded101,890 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ART
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 101,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 95,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 69,163 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 59,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 39,707 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,497 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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AK54 ART is a 2018 BMW 530 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK54 ART, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK54 ART registered?

AK54 ART is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 2018.

Is AK54 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 ART shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK54 ART have outstanding finance?

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