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BV16 LFG

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,970 mi
Last recorded117,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 LFG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 117,970 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 111,581 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 99,198 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 83,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 61,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 59,906 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 42,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 27,624 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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BV16 LFG is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BV16 LFG, 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 BV16 LFG registered?

BV16 LFG is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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