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RK16 KWG

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,190 mi
Last recorded58,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 KWG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 58,190 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 29 Jul 2025 58,190 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 16 May 2024 56,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,641 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 45,641 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 28,063 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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RK16 KWG is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK16 KWG, 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 RK16 KWG registered?

RK16 KWG is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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The MOT history for RK16 KWG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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