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EA66 XVM

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,740 mi
Last recorded91,740 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 XVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 91,740 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft to rear diff. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 91,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn heavily and cords expored (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn and cuts in tread - no structure visible (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft to rear diff. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,308 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 75,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,715 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,290 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 XVM is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey 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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

EA66 XVM is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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