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FG66 KKU

2016 BMW 530

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,962 mi
Last recorded106,962 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 KKU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,758 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 95,752 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 83,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CUTS IN TREAD AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES AND CUTS IN TREAD AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CUTS IN TREAD AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,441 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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FG66 KKU is a 2016 BMW 530 in Brown 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 FG66 KKU, 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 FG66 KKU registered?

FG66 KKU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 6 October 2016.

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