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MAL 530W

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,770 mi
Last recorded62,770 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

RegistrationMAL 530W
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 62,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,170 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 58,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 52,357 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2023 46,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Ware To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,776 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2019 31,239 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 31,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (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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MAL 530W is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MAL 530W, 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 MAL 530W?

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What year was MAL 530W registered?

MAL 530W is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is MAL 530W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAL 530W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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