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SS51 PAM

2018 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

12,567 mi
Last recorded12,567 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS51 PAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 12,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 11,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 11,622 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 11,622 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 11,127 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 9,848 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 191,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 191,968 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid doth sides (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 8,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 189,577 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 175,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 166,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 159,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 156,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 156,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 151,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 146,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 139,612 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 122,896 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 114,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 106,618 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SS51 PAM is a 2018 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SS51 PAM, 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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SS51 PAM is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is SS51 PAM safe to buy?

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