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EX66 WHL

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,622 mi
Last recorded70,622 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 WHL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 70,622 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 70,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,728 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 53,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 47,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 43,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension, upper arms bushes, worn alot just passes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 43,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension, upper arms bushes, worn alot just passes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,183 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 34,960 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,164 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 25,976 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) 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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EX66 WHL is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX66 WHL, 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

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What year was EX66 WHL registered?

EX66 WHL is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is EX66 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 WHL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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