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KW66 BZX

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,888 mi
Last recorded52,888 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW66 BZX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 30,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,450 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,873 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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KW66 BZX is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KW66 BZX, 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 KW66 BZX?

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What year was KW66 BZX registered?

KW66 BZX is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is KW66 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW66 BZX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW66 BZX have outstanding finance?

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