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DF16 HMD

2016 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,231 mi
Last recorded81,231 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 HMD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 81,231 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.28mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 81,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.28mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 73,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,969 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,718 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,324 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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DF16 HMD is a 2016 BMW 530 in White 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 DF16 HMD, 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 DF16 HMD registered?

DF16 HMD is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is DF16 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 HMD 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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