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MW66 XXM

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,191 mi
Last recorded68,191 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW66 XXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 68,191 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 66,362 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,880 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 23,688 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas

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 27 Nov 2020 22,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 17,993 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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MW66 XXM 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 MW66 XXM, 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 MW66 XXM registered?

MW66 XXM is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is MW66 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW66 XXM 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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