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ET16 UBK

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,729 mi
Last recorded110,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 UBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 110,729 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 104,238 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 95,886 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 85,266 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 85,266 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 75,045 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 75,045 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,625 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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ET16 UBK is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue 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 ET16 UBK, 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

How do I check the history of ET16 UBK?

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What year was ET16 UBK registered?

ET16 UBK is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is ET16 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 UBK 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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