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DV17 DFJ

2017 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,764 mi
Last recorded116,764 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV17 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 116,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 105,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges 245/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lights not working pre requirement

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,575 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear small hole in lens

Fail 12 Oct 2022 68,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear small hole in lens

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 245/45 R18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,354 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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DV17 DFJ is a 2017 BMW 530 in Black 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 DV17 DFJ, 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 DV17 DFJ registered?

DV17 DFJ is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is DV17 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV17 DFJ 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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