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MX66 OFU

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,946 mi
Last recorded99,946 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX66 OFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,946 miles

Front front washers performance poor but cleaning windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2026 99,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 81,826 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 81,825 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,746 miles

front washers only just met requirements

Fail 8 Apr 2024 64,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,175 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 58,206 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 58,206 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

rear subframe bush deteriorated but unlikely to become detached

Pass 21 Dec 2021 52,880 miles

rear subframe bush cracked/perished

Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,564 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 44,709 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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MX66 OFU is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX66 OFU, 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 MX66 OFU registered?

MX66 OFU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is MX66 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX66 OFU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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