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RO16 FBJ

2016 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,499 mi
Last recorded67,499 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 FBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 63,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,179 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 58,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,467 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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RO16 FBJ is a 2016 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RO16 FBJ, 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 RO16 FBJ registered?

RO16 FBJ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is RO16 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 FBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO16 FBJ have outstanding finance?

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