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RC06 OSS

2016 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,288 mi
Last recorded91,288 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC06 OSS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 91,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 78,263 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 64,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners. ()

Fail 20 Aug 2024 64,420 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners. ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 69,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,172 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 59,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,637 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 53,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,943 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 49,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,589 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 41,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 33,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,177 miles

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

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

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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RC06 OSS is a 2016 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RC06 OSS, 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 RC06 OSS registered?

RC06 OSS is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is RC06 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC06 OSS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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