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F26 PRH

2018 BMW 530

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,378 mi
Last recorded109,378 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 PRH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 109,378 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 109,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2026 132,263 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,996 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,225 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 89,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,805 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,822 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 58,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,529 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,625 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,321 miles

unable to fully inspect suspension and steering due to under body trims.

Pass 4 May 2017 57,005 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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F26 PRH is a 2018 BMW 530 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F26 PRH, 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.

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What year was F26 PRH registered?

F26 PRH is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2018.

Is F26 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 PRH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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