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FA16 EBJ

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,868 mi
Last recorded64,868 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 EBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,868 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 64,868 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,166 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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FA16 EBJ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA16 EBJ, 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 FA16 EBJ?

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What year was FA16 EBJ registered?

FA16 EBJ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is FA16 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 EBJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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