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KS16 MFY

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,520 mi
Last recorded100,520 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 MFY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 100,511 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH (7.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washers not working (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drl inoperative

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 90,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly watery

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,280 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 56,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,128 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (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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KS16 MFY is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KS16 MFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS16 MFY?

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What year was KS16 MFY registered?

KS16 MFY is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is KS16 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 MFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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