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MA02 TMA

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,286 mi
Last recorded98,286 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 TMA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,286 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,490 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 89,423 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 78,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,233 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 43,233 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

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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MA02 TMA 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 MA02 TMA, 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 MA02 TMA registered?

MA02 TMA is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is MA02 TMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA02 TMA 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.

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