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KJ16 KVV

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,289 mi
Last recorded126,289 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 KVV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,289 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 126,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 116,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,051 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,183 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 75,182 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pads warning on onboard computer (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Warning on onboard computer (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,190 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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KJ16 KVV 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 KJ16 KVV, 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 KJ16 KVV registered?

KJ16 KVV is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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