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B17 LUL

2017 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,142 mi
Last recorded77,142 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 LUL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil level on min

Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 126,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 56,620 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 119,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 47,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,009 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 94,009 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,308 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,979 miles

Rear Diff main bush split

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B17 LUL is a 2017 BMW 530 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 B17 LUL, 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 B17 LUL registered?

B17 LUL is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2017.

Is B17 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 LUL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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