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MW66 ZVE

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW66 ZVE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly misshaped inner edge 245/45/18 96y rft

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn inner edge almost through to cords 245/45/18 96y rft (5.2.3 (e))

rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2025 96,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

rear bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly misshaped inner edge 245/45/18 96y rft

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn inner edge almost through to cords 245/45/18 96y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 85,758 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 85,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,042 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,437 miles

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2021 51,854 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 51,854 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Brake wear indicator illuminated all brake pads OK

Fail 15 Jun 2021 51,149 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear indicator illuminated all brake pads ok

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn away on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn away on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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MW66 ZVE is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

MW66 ZVE is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2016.

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