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EA66 RSZ

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,425 mi
Last recorded62,425 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 RSZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 62,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,650 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 53,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 49,399 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 49,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad 1mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,044 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,269 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,759 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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EA66 RSZ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black 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 EA66 RSZ, 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 EA66 RSZ registered?

EA66 RSZ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2016.

Is EA66 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA66 RSZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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