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LT16 OZF

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,276 mi
Last recorded87,276 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 OZF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 87,276 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,525 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,154 miles

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Pass 2 Feb 2022 48,717 miles

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Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,829 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 29,037 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 29,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also down to canvass. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin on edges (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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LT16 OZF is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT16 OZF, 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

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What year was LT16 OZF registered?

LT16 OZF is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is LT16 OZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 OZF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT16 OZF have outstanding finance?

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