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G23 GED

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,117 mi
Last recorded98,117 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 GED
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 89,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 85,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 81,176 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 78,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,955 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,770 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2019 40,361 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 40,361 miles

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

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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G23 GED is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G23 GED, 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 G23 GED registered?

G23 GED is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is G23 GED safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 GED shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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