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K23 NAR

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,280 mi
Last recorded60,280 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 NAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,280 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 60,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 50,715 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 46,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 42,073 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,222 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 33,222 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer 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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K23 NAR is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K23 NAR, 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 K23 NAR registered?

K23 NAR is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is K23 NAR safe to buy?

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