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UAC 26

2018 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,977 mi
Last recorded19,977 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAC 26
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 19,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 17,396 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 15,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 12,972 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 10,624 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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UAC 26 is a 2018 BMW 530 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAC 26, 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 UAC 26?

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What year was UAC 26 registered?

UAC 26 is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is UAC 26 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAC 26 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UAC 26 have outstanding finance?

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