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R30 DPR

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,288 mi
Last recorded53,288 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 DPR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 53,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 36,508 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 29,949 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 23,212 miles

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,056 miles

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 21,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed flat spot inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

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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R30 DPR 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 R30 DPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R30 DPR registered?

R30 DPR is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is R30 DPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 DPR 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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