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RS07 RAY

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,978 mi
Last recorded48,978 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS07 RAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 48,978 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 47,151 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 44,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 39,802 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 39,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 32,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on very outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 30,880 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 30,880 miles

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

front wipers deteriorated

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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RS07 RAY is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RS07 RAY, 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 RS07 RAY registered?

RS07 RAY is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is RS07 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS07 RAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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