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GV66 NJY

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,190 mi
Last recorded46,190 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV66 NJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 46,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 43,057 miles

Unresolved manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 22 Dec 2023 39,515 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 39,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 34,072 miles

Outstanding manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 17 Dec 2021 29,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 25,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 20,810 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 20,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (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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GV66 NJY is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV66 NJY, 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 GV66 NJY registered?

GV66 NJY is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is GV66 NJY safe to buy?

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