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B4 SHN

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 SHN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 100,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,806 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 46,063 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,992 miles

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

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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B4 SHN is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 58,616 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 B4 SHN, 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 10 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 B4 SHN registered?

B4 SHN is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is B4 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 SHN shows 8 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 B4 SHN have outstanding finance?

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