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MM16 FPZ

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,071 mi
Last recorded66,071 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 FPZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 66,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 59,058 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 52,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 45,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 38,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2021 33,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 31,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 26,264 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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MM16 FPZ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MM16 FPZ, 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 MM16 FPZ registered?

MM16 FPZ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is MM16 FPZ safe to buy?

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