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DP16 DLZ

2016 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,105 mi
Last recorded55,105 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 DLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 55,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 54,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,671 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 45,659 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 42,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 38,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 32,982 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 25,995 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 25,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 20,957 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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DP16 DLZ is a 2016 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DP16 DLZ, 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 DP16 DLZ registered?

DP16 DLZ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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