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JEZ 9697

2018 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 9697
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,354 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 137,353 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,702 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 126,701 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer light unit condensation (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 109,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,842 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 91,842 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,136 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,944 miles

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

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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JEZ 9697 is a 2018 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JEZ 9697, 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 JEZ 9697 registered?

JEZ 9697 is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 24 January 2018.

Is JEZ 9697 safe to buy?

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