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K26 THO

2018 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,326 mi
Last recorded50,326 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 THO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 50,326 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 150,582 miles

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

Offside Front OSF headlight has condensation in it

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 44,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 135,847 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,556 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 124,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 118,794 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 26,004 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 26,003 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,337 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 112,337 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,428 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 21,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,063 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,892 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 82,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,440 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,623 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 70,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,963 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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K26 THO is a 2018 BMW 530 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K26 THO, 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

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What year was K26 THO registered?

K26 THO is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is K26 THO safe to buy?

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