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EF66 DFL

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,481 mi
Last recorded140,481 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF66 DFL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 140,481 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 125,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,463 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,318 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 63,632 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 63,630 miles

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

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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EF66 DFL is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue 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 EF66 DFL, 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 EF66 DFL registered?

EF66 DFL is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is EF66 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF66 DFL 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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