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D17 SEA

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 SEA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 80,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 67,431 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,552 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 64,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,840 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 42,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 33,509 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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D17 SEA 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 87.5%.

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 D17 SEA, 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

How do I check the history of D17 SEA?

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What year was D17 SEA registered?

D17 SEA is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is D17 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 SEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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