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MR51 CMA

2016 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,083 mi
Last recorded84,083 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 CMA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 84,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,761 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,568 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 71,568 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,434 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,216 miles

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 51,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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MR51 CMA is a 2016 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MR51 CMA, 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 MR51 CMA registered?

MR51 CMA is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is MR51 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR51 CMA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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