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BW66 BHX

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,456 mi
Last recorded77,456 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 BHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 77,456 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 60,919 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 60,863 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 52,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 41,925 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 32,332 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 25,742 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 25,268 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 22,568 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

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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BW66 BHX is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW66 BHX, 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 BW66 BHX registered?

BW66 BHX is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is BW66 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW66 BHX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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