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SK16 HVW

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,030 mi
Last recorded84,030 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 HVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer face edge & inner face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer face edge & inner face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 84,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer face edge & inner face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer face edge & inner face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 73,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side have slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 73,895 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side have slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face inner lip corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light scoring with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion on inner hub area inner & outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,194 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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SK16 HVW is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK16 HVW, 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 SK16 HVW registered?

SK16 HVW is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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