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ME16 AEB

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,523 mi
Last recorded89,523 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME16 AEB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,523 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,922 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,516 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged From brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual only but very difficult too see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual only but very difficult too see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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ME16 AEB is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ME16 AEB, 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 ME16 AEB?

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What year was ME16 AEB registered?

ME16 AEB is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is ME16 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME16 AEB shows 7 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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