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GF16 UXY

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,423 mi
Last recorded121,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 UXY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 121,423 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 121,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 117,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,627 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 101,622 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,097 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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GF16 UXY is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GF16 UXY, 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 GF16 UXY?

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What year was GF16 UXY registered?

GF16 UXY is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is GF16 UXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF16 UXY shows 8 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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