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DC66 JVJ

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,564 mi
Last recorded114,564 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 JVJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 114,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,209 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,545 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 88,545 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,926 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 75,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 45,695 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 45,695 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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DC66 JVJ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DC66 JVJ, 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 DC66 JVJ registered?

DC66 JVJ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is DC66 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC66 JVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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