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JE51 GAE

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE51 GAE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,087 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 151,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 67,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,132 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,595 miles

Damage to N/S/F wing

Pass 19 Jul 2023 145,729 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 142,455 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 46,123 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 Aug 2021 123,038 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 123,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 35,164 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,040 miles

O/s/f fog light broken

Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,285 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,545 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

Fail 31 Jul 2019 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp broken but still working

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,525 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 91,451 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,670 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,365 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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JE51 GAE is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JE51 GAE, 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 JE51 GAE registered?

JE51 GAE is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is JE51 GAE safe to buy?

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