CarVerify

Free Car Check

R16 UPP

2015 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,667 mi
Last recorded156,667 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 UPP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 156,667 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 155,599 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 154,128 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,352 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,299 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 29 Apr 2020 135,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,090 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R16 UPP is a 2015 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 64,361 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 R16 UPP, 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 11 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R16 UPP?

You can check the full history of R16 UPP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R16 UPP registered?

R16 UPP is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2015.

Is R16 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 UPP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R16 UPP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R16 UPP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.