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LH18 BDZ

2018 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,307 mi
Last recorded51,307 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH18 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 51,307 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 51,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 40,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 30,369 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 30,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,772 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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LH18 BDZ is a 2018 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LH18 BDZ, 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

How do I check the history of LH18 BDZ?

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What year was LH18 BDZ registered?

LH18 BDZ is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is LH18 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH18 BDZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH18 BDZ have outstanding finance?

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