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BX66 XUK

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,439 mi
Last recorded128,439 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX66 XUK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 128,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 111,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,374 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 71,375 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 55,012 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 51,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge failed item replaced with second hand tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 51,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2454518 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2454518 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454518 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 34,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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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BX66 XUK is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver 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 BX66 XUK, 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 BX66 XUK registered?

BX66 XUK is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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