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RV16 HGN

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,330 mi
Last recorded112,330 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 HGN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff bush split

Pass 4 Apr 2025 102,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear diff mounting split

Fail 31 Mar 2025 102,227 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear diff mounting split

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,291 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced -Excessive condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,316 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,721 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 52,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,472 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 38,406 miles

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

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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RV16 HGN is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV16 HGN, 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 RV16 HGN registered?

RV16 HGN is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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