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AY18 VWC

2018 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,047 mi
Last recorded58,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VWC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 58,047 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 57,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2025 43,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 23,826 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 11,658 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 11,154 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 10,618 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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AY18 VWC is a 2018 BMW 530 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY18 VWC, 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

How do I check the history of AY18 VWC?

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What year was AY18 VWC registered?

AY18 VWC is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is AY18 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VWC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 VWC have outstanding finance?

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