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AU17 LNX

2017 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,771 mi
Last recorded58,771 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 LNX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 58,771 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 58,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 53,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,078 miles

chip in windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 25 Feb 2023 45,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chip in windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 26 Feb 2022 39,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 32,550 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 32,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,471 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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AU17 LNX is a 2017 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU17 LNX, 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 AU17 LNX registered?

AU17 LNX is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AU17 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 LNX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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