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RA65 WSU

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,252 mi
Last recorded150,252 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 WSU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 150,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 139,094 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 128,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 119,467 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 119,463 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 109,761 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 109,761 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,081 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 85,891 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 85,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2019 76,767 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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RA65 WSU is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA65 WSU, 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 RA65 WSU registered?

RA65 WSU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is RA65 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA65 WSU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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