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DP66 GZE

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 GZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,805 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mid arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m sidewall damaged 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff rubber mount slightly split

Rear prop shaft coupling slightly deteriorated cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,311 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 82,311 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 75,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,616 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 68,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,591 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 61,591 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 16 Dec 2020 56,460 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 52,456 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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DP66 GZE is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DP66 GZE, 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

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What year was DP66 GZE registered?

DP66 GZE is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is DP66 GZE safe to buy?

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