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DE16 CTO

2016 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,430 mi
Last recorded74,430 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 CTO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2026 74,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2025 71,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 66,857 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 63,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,831 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 52,337 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 52,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (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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DE16 CTO is a 2016 BMW 530 in White 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 DE16 CTO, 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 DE16 CTO registered?

DE16 CTO is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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