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LT16 ZCA

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,462 mi
Last recorded54,462 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 ZCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 54,462 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 35,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 11,968 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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LT16 ZCA is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LT16 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

LT16 ZCA is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LT16 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 ZCA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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