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GP16 LBV

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,259 mi
Last recorded56,259 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 LBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 56,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 51,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 46,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 40,815 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 37,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 32,975 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 29,947 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,831 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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GP16 LBV is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GP16 LBV, 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 GP16 LBV registered?

GP16 LBV is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is GP16 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP16 LBV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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