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LO65 OSD

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,699 mi
Last recorded175,699 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO65 OSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 175,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 161,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Pass 3 Jul 2024 144,056 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Fail 3 Jul 2024 144,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,132 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 113,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,141 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 106,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

engine / gearbox under trays missing

Fail 8 Jan 2019 83,558 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

engine / gearbox under trays missing

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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LO65 OSD is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LO65 OSD, 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 LO65 OSD registered?

LO65 OSD is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 13 January 2016.

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