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PL66 LNF

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,283 mi
Last recorded62,283 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 LNF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm central bush , lower shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm central bush , lower shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake check

Pass 17 Mar 2023 36,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,380 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tpms warning lamp is on .....under trays fitted obscuring some items ...wet mot ..

Pass 19 Jan 2021 26,515 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 22,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn around inner and outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn around inner and outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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PL66 LNF is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL66 LNF, 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 PL66 LNF registered?

PL66 LNF is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2016.

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