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BGZ 3508

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,056 mi
Last recorded132,056 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 3508
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear not same size but a pair on rear now

Fail 19 Nov 2025 132,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 123,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 123,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,605 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 107,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,530 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,016 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 83,074 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 76,985 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 76,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BGZ 3508 is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BGZ 3508, 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.

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What year was BGZ 3508 registered?

BGZ 3508 is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BGZ 3508 safe to buy?

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