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FTT 1Y

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTT 1Y
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 68,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 83,018 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 63,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,619 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 56,161 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play also (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 48,565 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,670 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,036 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipe joins to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,283 miles

adv rear tyres deteraiting

Pass 19 Nov 2019 28,098 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,933 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,440 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,615 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall cut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,029 miles

adv osf/nsf tyres outer side walls cut

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,821 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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FTT 1Y is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTT 1Y, 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 FTT 1Y registered?

FTT 1Y is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2016.

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