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RO16 ZTS

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,511 mi
Last recorded62,511 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 ZTS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 57,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 51,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 41,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 37,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread (225/55r17 run flat ()

Pass 8 May 2020 30,521 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 30,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner tread also below 1.6mm (1.54mm 225/55r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm plus worn on inner edge (225/55r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,147 miles

Front both nearside and offside tyres wearing on outer edge (225/55r17 run flat

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

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 ZTS is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue 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 ZTS, 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 RO16 ZTS registered?

RO16 ZTS is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is RO16 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 ZTS 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.

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