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EU66 UDP

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,364 mi
Last recorded44,364 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU66 UDP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 44,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 38,839 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 38,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 31,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 30,575 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 30,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 18,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 18,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 15,469 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2019 16,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear 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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EU66 UDP is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EU66 UDP, 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 EU66 UDP registered?

EU66 UDP is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2016.

Is EU66 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU66 UDP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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