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OF04 RUM

2020 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,625 mi
Last recorded36,625 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 53031,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOF04 RUM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 36,625 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,949 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN RIGHT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN RIGHT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 31,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,808 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 20 Jun 2024 99,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 20,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,198 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 79,198 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 16,327 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2023 16,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,905 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,745 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,465 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 32,465 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,358 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

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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OF04 RUM is a 2020 BMW 530 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 31,756 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 OF04 RUM, 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 6 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OF04 RUM registered?

OF04 RUM is a 2020 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2020.

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